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Wrought Iron Cross

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image exhibits a wrought iron cross with ornate, symmetrical scrollwork on either side, mounted on a horizontal bar with several vertical bars extending downwards. The color palette is shades of brown, creating a rustic appearance against a lighter background. The cross and scrollwork are centrally positioned, with the horizontal bar at the bottom of the image and the vertical bars extending downward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.2 x 22.8 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11911

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 73, no. 141.

Wikidata ID

Q64535105

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