Iron Holder

Herman Bader

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative piece. The drawing features intricate details of a decorative metal object, possibly an escutcheon, with an elaborate design of intertwining leaves and curves. The main focus is an elongated oval shape composed of delicate leaf patterns, accompanied by a separate depiction of a plan view and profile view, showcasing different dimensions and aspects of the design. The central motif is surrounded by a flowing, ribbon-like form. The pencil rendering emphasizes texture and shadow, giving the drawing a realistic, three-dimensional appearance. The artist’s signature is placed in the bottom right corner of the drawing.