Pa. German Birth Certificate

c. 1940

Ethelbert Brown

Associated Names
Ethelbert Brown

Artist, American, c. 1870 - 1941

This is a painting of a decorative manuscript with ornate borders and text. The central feature is a block of written text, surrounded by a decorative floral and avian border. The border features symmetrical designs, including birds, flowers, and leaves in muted tones of red, blue, and green. The birds perched at the top corners, along with the floral elements, suggest a natural theme. The background and style reflect traditional manuscript decoration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.9 x 47.9 cm (16 1/8 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3386

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E W. Brown -

Wikidata ID

Q64560010

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