Stern Board

Renee A. Monfalcone

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornamental wooden sign with the name "FLORENCE Q.". The painting features a semicircular wooden sign with an aged blue background and the name "FLORENCE Q." written in bold letters across the top. The letters are golden-yellow with a shadow effect, giving them a three-dimensional appearance. At the center top of the arch, there is a depiction of a face with long hair, flanked by ornate scrolling vines on either side that end in representations of wolf heads holding ribbons. The entire composition is rendered in a realistic style, emphasizing the texture of the wood and the intricate design details, with subtle shading that gives depth and dimension to the piece.