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Coat of Arms

William Roberts

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a heraldic coat of arms. The image depicts an ornate coat of arms featuring a central shield adorned with three stylized lion faces. Above the shield is a helmet with a plume of colorful feathers in a crest. The motif is surrounded by floral and leafy patterns in hues of gold, pink, and blue. The text “Willard” is written in a scroll below the shield. The drawing is framed within a diamond shape. The inscription "William E Roberts. del." is present.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3426 × 4395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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