Architectural Ornament (City of Boston)

1935/1942

Flora Merchant

Associated Names
Flora Merchant

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a cityscape within an oval frame. The cityscape comprises architectural structures with domes and spires. The material appears to be metal, possibly bronze, showing a dark coloration. The frame features rounded, bead-like protrusions. The relief sculpture shows detailed buildings in the middle, with intricately carved domes and rooftops. The foreground and background have a smooth texture. The bottom of the frame has scroll-like designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.3 x 27 cm (12 5/16 x 10 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30" high; 27" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16417

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2019

  • Maine and the Index of American Design, The Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, 5 Oct 2018-25 Mar 2019, cat. 21.

Bibliography

2018

  • Bianco, Jane. Maine and the Index of American Design. exh. cat. Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockand, Maine, October 5, 2018 - March 24, 2019: 60, cat 21, ill.

Wikidata ID

Q64561647

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