Stand for Baptismal Font

1935/1942

Raymond E. Noble

Associated Names
Raymond E. Noble

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large pedestal-like structure with a square base and an ornate design featuring a circular floral motif in the center of each side. The color palette consists primarily of warm earth tones such as shades of brown and red, giving the impression of a stone or wooden material. The object sits against an off-white background with the base resting slightly off-center towards the bottom of the image. Shadows suggest a light source from the upper left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.3 cm (14 x 9 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26" high; 30 1/8" wide; 29 7/8" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17705


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: RAYMOND E. NOBLE

Wikidata ID

Q64620188

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