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Church Bell

1935/1942

Edward Albritton

Associated Names

Edward Albritton

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, weathered bronze bell with a visible inscription around its top. The color palette consists of various shades of brown and beige, complementing the bell's metallic and aged appearance. Positioned prominently in the center of the image against a plain background, the bell is the sole object visible.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 22.8 cm (14 1/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17746

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64557053

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