Cast Iron Bell

c. 1936

Aurelia Arbo

Associated Names
Aurelia Arbo

Artist, American, 1909 - 1993

The image shows a hand bell on a horizontal post, with a window in the background composed of four rectangular panes. The color palette is primarily black and white, emphasizing textures and shading. The bell is positioned centrally in the lower portion of the image, slightly angled to the right, while the window occupies the upper left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 22.1 cm (11 9/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/4" high; 16 1/4" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8679

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

verso: across top in ink: State: Louisiana / Object - Cast iron Bell. Classification No. La-Me-94 / Artist - A. Arbo

Wikidata ID

Q64536387

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