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Fraktur

Albert Levone

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of a decorative certificate with floral and avian motifs. The artwork features a bordered certificate with ornate script surrounded by artistic embellishments. Stylized bird images, possibly peacocks, with elongated necks and intricate feather detailing flank the certificate. Flowing floral and leaf designs create a symmetrical pattern above and around the certificate. The composition is presented in warm hues of brown and muted earth tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3789 × 3321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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