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Portion of Birth Certificate

Albert Levone

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a document with intricate German text surrounded by decorative elements, such as a bird on the left, a sun-like figure at the top, and various floral motifs. The color scheme includes reds, browns, and greens. The style of decoration and calligraphy is reminiscent of folk art influence seen in historical certificates.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3400 × 4205 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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