Baptismal Font

c. 1936

Florence Huston

Associated Names
Florence Huston

Artist, American, 1893 - 1977

The image depicts a large, intricately designed object resembling a twisted stand with a flared top resembling a shell or petal formation. The object is primarily in black, drawn with detailed lines and shading against an off-white background. The stand consists of a central twisted column that branches out into an ornate base with curled feet, and the top section is scalloped. The stand is positioned centrally in the image, each part symmetrically extending from the core, emphasizing the design's balance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.6 x 25.6 cm (13 5/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 27" high; 16" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8606

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

verso: lower right in graphite: Baptismal stand / Wrought iron + sea shell / 27" high / 16" spread accross feet.

Wikidata ID

Q64561788

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