Fraktur

1935/1942

Roy S. Brown

Associated Names
Roy S. Brown

Artist, American, 1886 - 1945

This is a drawing of decorative hearts filled with text and surrounded by floral and bird motifs. The primary focus of this image is a large heart shape in the center, bordered with a scalloped edge in a contrasting color, which contains artistic script text. To the left and right, two smaller hearts contain more text, similarly bordered. The background is adorned with symmetrical floral arrangements featuring blooms and leaves, contributing to the ornate design. Birds are perched symmetrically above the side hearts. The overall design is reminiscent of traditional folk art, with a homey and handcrafted feel. The use of color is muted yet varied.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.5 x 46.8 cm (13 9/16 x 18 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" high; 15 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16719


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: -ROY BROWN-

Wikidata ID

Q64629985

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