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Animal Bell

1938

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names

Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large bronze-colored bell with an intricate design of an eagle with outspread wings and a shield. The bell has warm metallic tones ranging from dark brown to gold, with subtle gradients highlighting its curvature. The bell is placed centrally in the image, with the clapper visible inside. The background is plain and off-white.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 27.9 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: Approximately 5 1/2"high x 5"wide
Accession Number

1943.8.6702

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: GTRANSPOTA JR

Wikidata ID

Q64571741

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