Mozart Tie-back

c. 1938

Helen Bronson

Associated Names
Helen Bronson

Artist, American, c. 1900 - 1990

The image shows a medallion with a profile relief of a person's head and upper neck facing left. The person has a straight nose, closed lips, and neutral expression. The hair is styled back, and the person is wearing a simple garment revealed at the neckline. The circular medallion is a brownish tone, resembling wood. Below it is a side view sketch of the medallion with its mounting and the artist's signature, "John Brennan." The background is plain and off-white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15110

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Helen Bronson.

Wikidata ID

Q64573443

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