Fraktur

Roy S. Brown

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of decorative hearts filled with text and surrounded by floral and bird motifs. The primary focus of this image is a large heart shape in the center, bordered with a scalloped edge in a contrasting color, which contains artistic script text. To the left and right, two smaller hearts contain more text, similarly bordered. The background is adorned with symmetrical floral arrangements featuring blooms and leaves, contributing to the ornate design. Birds are perched symmetrically above the side hearts. The overall design is reminiscent of traditional folk art, with a homey and handcrafted feel. The use of color is muted yet varied.