Pa. German Birth Certificate

c. 1939

Charlotte Angus

Associated Names
Charlotte Angus

Artist, American, 1911 - 1989

This is a drawing of a decorative heart surrounded by floral elements. The central element is a large heart shape with text, bordered by small triangular patterns in red and green. To the sides are symmetrical floral designs with tulips and other motifs in bold reds, greens, and yellows. Near the bottom are two smaller hearts with text. The background has a weathered, aged parchment-like texture, giving it an antique feel. The patterns and script suggest an influence from traditional European decorative artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34 x 43.2 cm (13 3/8 x 17 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Exact size

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7585

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 9, no. 14.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 722, no. 2631.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHARLOTTE ANGUS

Wikidata ID

Q64539688

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