Stern Piece

c. 1936

Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

Associated Names
Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

Artist, American, 1913 - 2005

This is a painting of a decorative festoon with a portrait. The image depicts a central figure framed by a golden laurel wreath, flanked by draped fabric in shades of blue, white, and red. The scene is set against an architectural lintel-like structure with a design resembling a swag of fruit or foliage along its bottom edge. The decorative piece is symmetrical and traditional in style. This suggests a classical or regal theme commonly seen in decorative arts or historical architecture, akin to neoclassical decorative motifs present in 19th-century ornate designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 54.5 cm (14 1/16 x 21 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14881


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574838

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