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Wall Text

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular artwork. The artwork has a border around the perimeter. The top and bottom border is slightly raised. Top half of artwork features flowers and curvy lines. A large "Q" in the center at the top. Black calligraphy-type text written horizontally across center of artwork. The text is divided into two lines with the top line reading "Selig find die Gotteswort horen und" and the bottom line reading "bewahren". Bottom half features more flowers and curvy lines similar to the top. The background of the artwork is white with darker splotches throughout. The artwork appears to be titled "Wall Text" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1785
Medium
Ink and watercolor on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 515 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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