Fraktur

1935/1942

Richard Barnett

Associated Names
Richard Barnett

Artist, American, 1918 - 1986

This is a painting of decorative elements and calligraphy. The artwork features a series of ornate, heart-shaped frames with handwritten text. Surrounding these hearts are illustrations of colorful birds on branches with leaves and flowers. Each corner of the painting contains a different scene with ribbons and small angelic figures in floral designs. The center features a symmetrical arrangement with a large heart and a yellow, urn-like shape beneath it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42 x 51.2 cm (16 9/16 x 20 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16724

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Richard / Barnett; lower right in watercolor: Richard / Barnett

Wikidata ID

Q64620465

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