Coat of Arms

c. 1936

William Roberts

Associated Names
William Roberts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a heraldic coat of arms. The image depicts an ornate coat of arms featuring a central shield adorned with three stylized lion faces. Above the shield is a helmet with a plume of colorful feathers in a crest. The motif is surrounded by floral and leafy patterns in hues of gold, pink, and blue. The text “Willard” is written in a scroll below the shield. The drawing is framed within a diamond shape. The inscription "William E Roberts. del." is present.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.46

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: William E. Roberts. del.

Wikidata ID

Q64639327