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Pa. German Stove Plate

Charles Von Urban

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a rectangular relief depicting a bird perched on a branch-like structure, possibly feeding or interacting with two other smaller birds or shapes above it. Abstract vine or branch-like motifs extend upwards from the branch. The carving is inscribed with the numbers "1769" at the lower portion. The sculpture is carved out of a material that appears to be stone, contributing to its grayish tone with a textured surface. The relief is bordered by a raised frame. The detailed carving allows for the imagery to stand out clearly against the background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
black and white photograph
Dimensions
3446 × 4411 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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