Moravian Hinge

c. 1939

Franklyn Syres

Associated Names
Franklyn Syres

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an ironwork piece shaped like a ram's head with long curling horns. The color palette consists of dark browns and rust tones against a light beige background. The object is positioned centrally, with its horns reaching out to the edges, and the name "FRANKLIN SYRES" is seen in small letters on the lower right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.5 x 33.8 cm (8 7/8 x 13 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" wide; 5" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3705


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANKLIN SYRES

Wikidata ID

Q64570437

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