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Baptismal Font

1935/1942

William Hoffman

Associated Names

William Hoffman

Artist, American, born Poland, 1883 - unknown

This is a drawing of an architectural column base design. The drawing features a central circular motif with a floral design in relief, encased in a curvaceous structure that narrows towards the bottom. Surrounding the base are technical annotations indicating dimensions and scale. The drawing uses colors like terracotta and pale brown to highlight the design intricacy of the column base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17706

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in back ink: WM. HOFFMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64637477

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