Butter Mold

c. 1939

Frances Lichten

Associated Names
Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a carved wooden stamp with a heart design surrounded by geometric patterns. The color palette is neutral, primarily light and dark brown. The stamp is positioned with the handle angled slightly upwards to the left, and the decorative round face is facing towards the viewer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23.5 cm (12 x 9 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16883

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

Article:  Seven Highlights from the Index of American Design

Peer into the American past with a collection of Great Depression–era watercolors.

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 98, fig. 36.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 514, no. 1893.

Wikidata ID

Q64562310

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