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Sandstone Holy Water Font

c. 1940

Rose Campbell-Gerke

Associated Names

Rose Campbell-Gerke

Artist, American, 1879-1964

The image shows a large rectangular stone block with a circular indentation and raised edge on its top surface. The block has a rough and weathered texture. The color palette includes earthy tones like browns, beiges, and hints of pink in the circular indentation. The stone block is positioned against a light-colored background, emphasizing its texture and form.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: Block: 6"high; 12"square. Basin: 10"diam.; 3 1/4"deep
Accession Number

1943.8.6875

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ROSE-CAMPBELL-GERKE

Wikidata ID

Q64629883

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