Abigail Muzzy 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

The image depicts an artistic rendering of a person's upper body, featuring their head and shoulders. The individual is shown centrally, stylized with large circular eyes, a long nose, and a small mouth. Their hair is illustrated with framing arcs. The person wears a decorated top with intricate patterns and is surrounded by symmetrical designs resembling stylized trees or plants. A textured semi-circular arch in the background frames the figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a portfolio of 14 stone rubbings

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1968.24.63.10

  • Series Title

    A Portfolio of Rubbings from Early American Stone Sculpture

Associated Artworks

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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.

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

Ann Parker, Avon Neal

1963

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

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65506930

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