Illuminated Title Page from Manuscript Songbook

c. 1937

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names
Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorated book page with calligraphic text and ornamental design. The painting shows a page from a book or manuscript, featuring elaborate calligraphy and adorned with decorative elements such as floral motifs and a vividly colored border. In the center, there is text in a script that appears to be in German, framed by a heart shape. Above the text is a depiction of an angel or celestial face with wings spreading across the top of the page. The surrounding decorations include leafy vines and clusters of berries, enhancing the visual richness of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.6 x 44.3 cm (14 7/16 x 17 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3360


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across center in watercolor: .SCALE. 1 1/3. ACTUAL . SIZE. "COPY" ELMER .G. ANDERSON.

Wikidata ID

Q64559054

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