Wooden Cross

c. 1940

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

The image shows a wooden cross with decorative elements at the tips of each arm. The cross is centered vertically and horizontally. There is text inscribed on the horizontal arm that reads "Nov 4 - 1900, Frank Serna Y Mas, Aged 22." The color palette consists mainly of muted blues and browns, creating an aged appearance. The background is plain and off-white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47 x 35.8 cm (18 1/2 x 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9587

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo. J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571395

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