This is a painting of an ornate religious or spiritual text illustration featuring angelic imagery. The image is in the style of early American folk art or fraktur, commonly associated with Pennsylvania German communities. The painting is divided into two main panels. The top section features a heart with text, floral motifs, and a stylized face with wings. Surrounding the heart are decorative elements such as flowers and leaves. The bottom panel contains a face with a halo or crown, with multicolored wings extending outward. Beneath this is a line of gothic script in black and red ink. The overall piece showcases symbolism and artistry commonly found in fraktur art.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1937
- Medium
- watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 3411 × 4382 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original