Thomas Nichols from A Portfolio of Rubbings from Early American Stone Sculpture

1963

Ann Parker and Avon Neal

Associated Names
Ann Parker

Artist, American, born 1934

Avon Neal

Artist, American, 1922 - 2003

This is a drawing of an angel holding a scythe with the phrase "Arise ye dead". The image is semicircular in composition with the angel figure on the right. The scythe curves across the center of the piece. The angel's head is detailed with concentric semi-circles forming a halo and feathers, and the phrase "Arise ye dead" is depicted below the angel. The artwork uses a limited palette mainly of sepia tones to convey an antique appearance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a portfolio of 14 stone rubbings

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1968.24.63.1

  • Series Title

    A Portfolio of Rubbings from Early American Stone Sculpture

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is textured and made of a linen-like material in a beige or light brown color. In the center, there is a rectangular label with text. The text on the label is in serif fonts and arranged formally. It reads "A Portfolio of Rubbings" and "from Early American Stone Sculpture found in the Burying Grounds of New England by Ann Parker & Avon Neal." The title is in black ink, and the authors' names are in red ink against a cream background. The design suggests a scholarly or archival nature, potentially relating to historical or artistic content.

A Portfolio of Rubbings from Early American Sculpture...

Ann Parker, Avon Neal

1963

This is a drawing of a winged skull with crossed bones above it. The composition features a central skull with wings extending from either side. The skull has round eyes and a small nose, with a rounded dome shape for the head. Above the skull, two crossed bones are depicted. The lines and designs are simplistic and symmetrical, emphasizing the stark contrast created by the monochromatic color scheme. The design is framed within a semi-circular arch, which highlights the symmetry and pattern of the wings. The image conveys a sense of antiquity and symbolic representation related to historical or folk art themes.

Elizabeth Tillson from A Portfolio of Rubbings from Early American Stone Sculpture

Ann Parker, Avon Neal

1963

The image shows three stylized figures depicted from the chest upwards. These figures are positioned closely in a row, with the two smaller figures flanking a larger central figure. The faces are oval, with simplified features: large round eyes, small circular noses, and subtle line work that hints at hair or additional facial detail. Each figure wears a garment with a vertical linear pattern. Surrounding the figures is a series of curved, concentric lines forming an arch-like shape over their heads. The background consists of a textured, smudged pattern contained within the arch, which enhances the prominence of the figures against a plain backdrop outside the arch.

Sally Morrison and Her Two Children from A Portfolio of Rubbings from Early American Stone Sculpture

Ann Parker, Avon Neal

1963

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65506912

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