Cast Iron Stand

c. 1939

Austin L. Davison

Associated Names
Austin L. Davison

Artist, American, 1909 - 1992

The image shows an ornate cast iron door knocker or decorative plaque. It features heart shapes, floral designs, and a shell motif. The color palette is primarily browns and blacks. It is positioned centrally in the view, showing intricate details like a heart design at the top and woven handles on either side. The bottom part resembles a scallop shell enclosing a detailed star pattern. The design is set against a plain, light background, emphasizing the object's intricate craftsmanship and form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.5 cm (12 1/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15810


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 500, no. 1808.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: AUSTIN DAVISON II.

Wikidata ID

Q64537061

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