This is a painting of a memorial tribute encased in a decorative frame. The image features a dark, intricate wreath composed of leaves and floral designs surrounding a central motif. The wreath encircles an inscription dedicated to the memory of someone named Thomas Tongue, denoting birth and death dates as March 9, 1813, and August 17, 1886, respectively. Above the central circular element, a hand holds a banner with the phrase "AT REST." The composition is set against a light background, with the entire memorial enclosed within a red, rectangular frame.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1938
- Medium
- watercolor, gold ink, and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 3542 × 4145 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original