Gate

c. 1940

Sarkis Erganian

Associated Names
Sarkis Erganian

Artist, American, born Turkey, c. 1866 - 1950

The sculpture is a decorative panel featuring a detailed scene of two sheep resting beneath a large tree with long, flowing branches that resemble a weeping willow. It is crafted in wrought iron or a similar metal, with a rust-colored patina that gives it an aged appearance. The top of the panel arches ornately, with intricate scrollwork and leaf motifs. At the center of this arch, there is an inscription that reads "TIELKER." The overall design is quite intricate, with a combination of symmetrical and natural elements integrated into the layout, making the sculpture appear both ornate and delicate. The panel mounts to a surface, likely intended as a gate or decorative insert, which would be viewed at eye level or slightly above, presenting the detailed ironwork directly to the viewer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.8 x 35.6 cm (18 1/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16997


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 449, no. 1574.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Sarkis Erganian

Wikidata ID

Q64630564

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