Iron Fireback

1935/1942

Henry Meyers

Associated Names
Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large stone tablet with intricate carvings along its edges, an arched top, and the engraved year "1764" near the top center. The stone has a gray tone and visible texture. Elaborate floral patterns frame the sides and arch of the tablet. The edges have a soft beige color. The signature "Henry Meyer" is located in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10237


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: - Henry Myers -

Wikidata ID

Q64573843

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