Detail, Painted Decoration on Sanctuary Wall

c. 1939

Edward Jewett

Associated Names
Edward Jewett

Artist, American, 1868 - 1955

This is a painting of a decorative wall design. The artwork displays a detailed design of an ornately decorated section of a wall, featuring rich floral motifs and patterns. At the top of the composition, there is a depiction of a framed section, with shades of green and blue suggesting an abstract landscape or sky. Below, an intricate border incorporates various floral and leaf elements in a combination of colors including gold, blue, and green. The symmetry and balance in the repeated motifs suggest a formal decorative style, possibly used in architectural ornamentation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.5 x 35.5 cm (9 5/8 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Vase/urn shown is 11"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5989


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: EDWARD T.JEWETT

Wikidata ID

Q64557195

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