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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

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1935/1942

Herman Bader

Associated Names

Herman Bader

Artist, American, 1915 - 2002

The sculpture is a detailed relief of a multi-tiered building with a crown at the top. It is monochromatic, likely made of metal or stone. The sculpture's shape is broad at the bottom and narrows towards the top. It features symmetrical intricate carvings of columns and archways, giving depth and dimension to the design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.2 x 22.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10265

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: H. BADER

Wikidata ID

Q64574153

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