

Framed artwork by Johann Heinrich Otto titled "Fraktur Motifs". The artwork features a black frame with a raised inner edge and visible wear on the surface. Inside the frame, four stylized peacocks are depicted in shades of orange, yellow, and green with distinctive tail feathers. The birds are arranged around a central floral design and an ornate arch. Two peacocks are larger and positioned on either side, while the other two are smaller and placed behind the larger birds. The background of the artwork is a light beige color with subtle dark spots. The floral design includes flowers and foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green. The arch is decorated with intricate patterns and colors, adding to the overall ornateness of the piece. The artwork showcases traditional Fraktur motifs, characterized by its bold lines, bright colors, and folk-art style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1780
- Medium
- Watercolor and pen and iron-gall ink on off-white laid paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 408 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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