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Fractur Drawing (Birth Certificate)

Jessica Price

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of birds perched symmetrically around a stylized floral motif. The image features six colorful birds with vibrant feathers of red, yellow, and blue. The birds are positioned in pairs around a central flower with red petals and green leaves. Below the birds and flowers are lines of decorative text in a stylized script, enclosed within an ornate border. The piece has a rustic aesthetic reminiscent of Pennsylvania Dutch or folk art traditions and is in the style of Fraktur tradition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3210 × 3908 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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