Pa. German Fractur Design

c. 1937

Charlotte Angus

Associated Names
Charlotte Angus

Artist, American, 1911 - 1989

The image consists of two decorative illustrations featuring birds and stylized text. The first illustration shows a bird-like creature with intricate patterns and ornate lettering below. The second illustration features a bird on a branch surrounded by vibrant floral designs, with decorative text. The overall style is characterized by a folk-art aesthetic, with detailed motifs and a warm color palette in shades of brown, red, and green. This style is reminiscent of American Fraktur folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.3 x 38.1 cm (9 15/16 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3381

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: CHARLOTTE ANGUS

Wikidata ID

Q64539658

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