Tavern sign

Harriette Gale

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate medallion surrounded by floral decorations. The central feature is an oval medallion containing a figure standing with an arm raised. The medallion is encircled by a blue band with golden text. Surrounding the central medallion is an elaborate floral arrangement with a variety of green leaves and colorful flowers in pink and yellow against a red background. The composition is ornamented with gold embellishments and a bow-like shape draping below. This style resembles a formal coat of arms or emblem, suggesting historical or heraldic significance.