Door Plate

1939

Herman O. Stroh

Associated Names
Herman O. Stroh

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornate plaque with the name "C.D. Brown". The plaque is dark and intricately detailed, featuring the name "C.D. Brown" in an ornate Gothic script. The plaque has a symmetric, scroll-like design with elegant curves and carved details, giving it a three-dimensional appearance. The shading and texture suggest a metallic or polished wood finish, enhancing the ornate quality of the piece. The composition is rendered in grayscale, emphasizing the contrast between the smooth surface of the plaque and the textured script.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 35.9 cm (11 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 3/4" high; 7 4/3" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12741


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Herman O. Stroh 1939

Wikidata ID

Q64574206

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