Baptismal Certificate

c. 1936

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names
Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

The image depicts a colorful, symmetrical arrangement of floral and ornamental motifs surrounding text. Three large stylized flowers are placed above a central red urn. Below, a circular arrangement encloses an area of text, with additional floral elements and ornate designs surrounding the text in smaller sections. The color palette includes red, green, yellow, blue, and orange. The composition showcases the large flowers and urn at the top, with the centered text below, bordered by decorative foliage and florals at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.2 x 33.6 cm (16 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17944


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619842

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