Baptismal Font

c. 1937

Gerald Transpota and Raymond E. Noble

Associated Names
Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Raymond E. Noble

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a round wooden shield with intricate decorative elements. The shield is shown against a plain background. It features carvings such as a leaf-like decoration at the center and a curved half-band with a similar ornamental pattern extending from one edge of the circle. The natural brown wood has a textured appearance. The style is detailed and realistic, focusing on historical or cultural artifacts. The painting has a minimalist backdrop to highlight the shield's craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.9 cm (14 x 9 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17843

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: G. TRANSPOTA JR. / R.E. NOBLE

Wikidata ID

Q64571799

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