This is a painting of a decorative shield surrounded by symbolic objects. The central focus is an ornate shield bearing the figure of a person dressed in a tunic holding a serpent and an arrow. Behind the shield is an array of military objects including a sword, flags, trumpets, an axe, and a drum, artistically arranged in a symmetrical manner. The background features a black semicircular space bordered in gold, with golden stars evenly spaced. This is in the style of Neoclassical art, characterized by its symmetry, use of classical motifs, and focus on symbolic imagery.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1937
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 4125 × 2185 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original