Iron Cross

1937

Dayton Brown

Associated Names
Dayton Brown

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1971

The image shows a rudimentary iron cross against a plain background. The cross has equal-length arms flaring slightly at the ends, resembling a flower or a medieval emblem. Its rusted, textured surface is emphasized by the neutral background. The design is simple and solitary, invoking a sense of antiquity and reverence. The style is detailed and illustrative, similar to scientific or archaeological illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 26.6 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 24 1/2"high; 11"wide; 1/2"thick

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6720

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: DAYTON BROWN / 1937 / SAN LOUIS OBISBO

Wikidata ID

Q64541008

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