Iron Holder

c. 1937

Herman Bader

Associated Names
Herman Bader

Artist, American, 1915 - 2002

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative piece. The drawing features intricate details of a decorative metal object, possibly an escutcheon, with an elaborate design of intertwining leaves and curves. The main focus is an elongated oval shape composed of delicate leaf patterns, accompanied by a separate depiction of a plan view and profile view, showcasing different dimensions and aspects of the design. The central motif is surrounded by a flowing, ribbon-like form. The pencil rendering emphasizes texture and shadow, giving the drawing a realistic, three-dimensional appearance. The artist’s signature is placed in the bottom right corner of the drawing.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.5 x 28.8 cm (8 7/8 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6" in diameter; 9 3/8" long; 1 3/16" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15815


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 500, no. 1809.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: H. BADER

Wikidata ID

Q64574170

You may be interested in

Loading Results