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Pa. German Stove Plate

c. 1939

Franklyn Syres

Associated Names

Franklyn Syres

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a decorative panel with an ornate vase and stylized flowers. The color of the sculpture is dark bronze with an aged patina. The material appears like metal, based on its texture and color. The relief sculpture is rectangular with two cylindrical columns on the sides, set against a light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 39.5 x 30.8 cm (15 9/16 x 12 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 24" high; 12" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.3646

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANKLIN SYRES

Wikidata ID

Q64570436

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