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Missal Stand

1937

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names

Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed wooden architectural element resembling a decorative frame with ornate carvings and leaf-like embellishments at the top. The colors are primarily shades of brown and gold. Positioned in the center of a light beige background, the ornate object stands prominently.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: Approximately 18" x 12" x 12"
Accession Number

1943.8.6624

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: GTRANSPOTA-JR

Wikidata ID

Q64571738

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