Barber Pole

1935/1942

Elisabeth Fulda

Associated Names
Elisabeth Fulda

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall, ornately designed column with a decorative top, resting on a solid base. The column is made up of alternating segments of color, primarily soft pinks, whites, and some dark accents, creating a striped pattern. The base has a square shape with similar color elements, featuring circular decorative pieces and detailing that mirrors the column's pattern. The column is centrally placed against a plain tan background. The ornate top of the column consists of a spherical embellishment with a small architectural structure resembling a miniature temple roof or bird figurine. The objects are all centrally aligned and uniformly balanced within the frame.

Media Options

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

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.5 x 38 cm (19 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16400


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Elizabeth Fulda

Wikidata ID

Q64558586

You may be interested in

Loading Results