Pa. German Butter Mold

c. 1939

Franklyn Syres

Associated Names
Franklyn Syres

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a half-circle shaped decorative relief featuring a bundle of wheat sheaves at its center, surrounded by stylized leafy branches on either side. The sculpture is rendered in a brownish tone. The carving is intricate, showcasing distinct lines and depth to create a sense of texture and layering. It sits flush against a plain background, with the artist's name, Franklin Syres, embossed in small lettering to the right of the sculpture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.9 x 25.8 cm (7 1/16 x 10 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 3/8" wide; 7" long; 5" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3781

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 516, no. 1907.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANKLIN SYRES

Wikidata ID

Q64570440

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