Stove Plate

1935/1942

Charles Von Urban

Associated Names
Charles Von Urban

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a carved relief depicting three figures engaged in a scene. The figures are carved in a manner that suggests movement, with one figure holding a curved object similar to a scythe and another figure raising an arm in gesture. The third figure is standing to the side observing the first two. The sculpture is made of stone and has a dark, uniform gray color. The relief is intricately carved with decorative elements such as vines and scroll-like patterns in the background that frame the figures. An inscription is carved along the bottom panel of the relief. The stone has a rough texture and appears slightly weathered. The square panel format presents the scene as a contained narrative with figures in a hieratic scale depicting action or interaction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white photograph

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 27.3 x 28.1 cm (10 3/4 x 11 1/16 in.)
    overall: 36.1 x 37.6 cm (14 3/16 x 14 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22 1/2" high; 23 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17016


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64539608

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