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Pa. German Springele Mold

Charles Von Urban

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rectangular relief with six panels, each featuring a different animal depicted in a simplistic and stylistic manner. The animals include various quadrupeds like lions, rams, and cows, each standing within their own section. The relief appears to be carved into a single stone material, possibly light-colored stone or plaster. The details and outlines are carefully etched to portray rudimentary representations of each animal. The material appears aged, giving it a weathered texture in the shadows and edges of the carvings. The piece is enclosed within a raised border that frames the panels, emphasizing the segmented display of the animals. The sculpture is relatively flat, with shallow carvings providing a sense of depth against the smooth backdrop of the panels.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
black and white photograph
Dimensions
3644 × 2953 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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