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Pa. German Fractur Design

Charlotte Angus

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of two decorative illustrations featuring birds and stylized text. The first illustration shows a bird-like creature with intricate patterns and ornate lettering below. The second illustration features a bird on a branch surrounded by vibrant floral designs, with decorative text. The overall style is characterized by a folk-art aesthetic, with detailed motifs and a warm color palette in shades of brown, red, and green. This style is reminiscent of American Fraktur folk art.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4780 × 2975 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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