Firemark

c. 1938

Donald Williams

Associated Names
Donald Williams

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a medallion featuring a fire engine and lettering. The image shows a circular medallion with a loop at the top. The medallion depicts an old-style fire engine with two large wheels, a central barrel-like section, and a pump handle mechanism. Above the fire engine illustration, the word "BALTIMORE" is inscribed. Below, the letters "F. I. Co" are displayed prominently. The painting features a gold-colored design set against a dark brown or black background, with the details of the fire engine and text accentuated in relief.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 31.3 cm (14 x 12 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16988


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ben Williams

Wikidata ID

Q64541238

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