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Courthouse Bell

c. 1936

Erwin Schwabe

Associated Names

Erwin Schwabe

Artist, American, 1886 - 1977

The image shows a large bell with a smooth, metallic surface. It has a faint greenish-brown tint, suggesting an aged patina. The bell has a horizontal band of text inscribed near its top. The bell is positioned centrally against a light background. The artist's signature, "E. Schwabe," is in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.4 x 21.6 cm (11 9/16 x 8 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8629

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E Schwabe

Wikidata ID

Q64559896

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