Pa. German Stove Plate

c. 1942

Charles Von Urban

Associated Names
Charles Von Urban

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of an engraved stone or relief. The rectangular stone has an inscription at the top that reads "HIRST EIN LEGER AUF DER JAGT ALSO" in bold letters. Beneath this text, there is a band that contains a series of engravings. The bottom panel depicts various scenes, including animals moving and an abstract representation of a person holding objects. A star-like symbol can be found near the right side of this panel. The photograph captures the texture and details of the relief engravings, highlighting the contrast between the raised elements and the background, emphasizing the craftsmanship of the stone artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white photograph

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.8 x 29.3 cm (10 9/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 27" wide; 24 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12971


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64539594

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