Pa. German Stove Plate

c. 1942

Charles Von Urban

Associated Names
Charles Von Urban

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a relief carving depicting two birds perched on branches. One bird is on the left, and the other bird is on the right, both facing each other. Above them are stylized branches with leaves. Below the birds are ornate carvings, including the numbers "1769" in the center surrounded by decorative scrollwork. The material appears to be stone with a rough texture and monochromatic gray color. The relief is on a rectangular stone slab, with the image incised into the surface, giving it a slightly three-dimensional appearance against the flat background. The style is simple yet detailed, with clear lines demarcating the shapes of the birds and decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white photograph

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34 x 26.6 cm (13 3/8 x 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12973


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64539596

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