Pa. German Stove Plate

1937

Austin L. Davison

Associated Names
Austin L. Davison

Artist, American, 1909 - 1992

The sculpture depicted is a relief panel illustrating a scene involving multiple figures. The figures appear to be engaged in some form of interaction, surrounded by what seems to be a natural setting with trees and possibly a building structure on the left side. The scene includes distinct features such as human and possibly animal figures, and there seems to be an inscription or text beneath the relief. The sculpture is predominantly grey. The scene is carved onto a flat surface and showcases a historical or narrative moment presented in a detailed yet stylized manner. The texture and shading indicate its three-dimensional form, although it is compressed into a single plane for the relief display.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.7 x 38.3 cm (19 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3650


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A.L. DAVIDSON II '37

Wikidata ID

Q64537017

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