Pa. German Birth Certificate

1937

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names
Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornately decorated and illustrated document with birds, flowers, and a face. The document features a central circular face at the top with a sun-like shape, flanked by floral motifs and birds on each side. The birds are depicted with abstract feather designs and are perched on branches. The flowers are stylized and colorful. The text on the document appears to be in an 18th-century style and is elaborately written in a decorative script. The piece is a beautiful example of folk art, where text and illustrations are harmoniously integrated. The use of earthy tones and soft, flowing lines adds an aesthetic depth to the artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.9 x 45.5 cm (16 1/2 x 17 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16"x13"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3387


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: .Elmer . G . Anderson.

Wikidata ID

Q64559065

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