Pa. German Birth Certificate

c. 1939

John Wilkes

Associated Names
John Wilkes

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a heart surrounded by decorative elements with text inside. The drawing features a large heart shape in the center, surrounded by multiple layers of colorful outlines in red, green, and blue hues. Inside the heart, there is handwritten text with a name and a date. The upper part contains additional writing documenting birth details. The drawing incorporates decorative elements such as stylized flowers and semi-circular patterns at the four corners. The background is lightly textured, providing a subtle backdrop to the central heart and text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.8 x 31.4 cm (13 11/16 x 12 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Exact size

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3377


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Wilkes

Wikidata ID

Q64584473

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