Plaque

c. 1941

Edmond Lorts

Associated Names
Edmond Lorts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture shows a face of a mythical creature merging human features with elements of nature, such as leaves. The sculpture is triangular, with the apex facing downwards and adorned with stylized leaf-like extensions on either side. The material looks like dark metal or stone, giving it a weathered appearance. The face has a nose, closed eyes, a serene expression, and a tongue sticking out. The texture appears hand-carved with grooves emphasizing the facial features and leaf-like adornments. The dark color creates shadows in the recesses, enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the piece against its backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 35.6 cm (18 1/8 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11803


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64556782

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