Wrought Iron Cross

1935/1942

Geoffrey Holt

Associated Names
Geoffrey Holt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a cross on a mound. The image shows a decorative cross placed atop a small mound or hill. The design of the cross is elegant, featuring symmetrical ornaments at the ends and points, along with a circular design integrated into its main structure. The base of the cross is embedded into a lightly sketched mound. The background is stark and minimal, drawing attention to the central elements. The signature "Geoffrey Holt" is visible on the lower right corner of the drawing. The overall aesthetic is clean, with an emphasis on the form and detail of the cross.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 48" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17767

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Geoffrey Holt.

Wikidata ID

Q64571146

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