Woodcut Vorschrift

1935/1942

Charlotte Angus

Associated Names
Charlotte Angus

Artist, American, 1911 - 1989

This is a painting of a biblical scene depicting a tree, a serpent, and two human figures. The central tree has a dark blue serpent wrapped around its trunk, facing a human figure on the right. The two human figures, one on each side of the tree, are stylized and nude. The painting includes colorful birds, floral motifs, and script in an elaborate font below the central image. The composition is enclosed within a decorative border, with earthy colors and stylized figures suggesting a folk art style. This artwork is in the style of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fraktur art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.2 x 40.7 cm (17 13/16 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17204


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHARLOTTE ANGUS

Wikidata ID

Q64539717

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