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American 20th Century

6 works

The image displays a metallic tankard with a lid and a handle. The tankard is the main object in the frame, with an inscription partially visible on its surface. The color palette is primarily grayscale, representing the sheen and shadows on the metallic surface. The tankard is shown in a slight profile view, with the spout on the left and the handle on the right. The drawing highlights the craftsmanship and details, including the ornamentation on the lid's knob.

Silver Tankard

American 20th Century

The image displays a tall, ornate grandfather clock with a clock face showing Roman numerals and two dials. Beneath the clock face, there is a decorative panel with an intricate oval design surrounded by a floral motif. The clock case is wooden with a reddish-brown hue, highlighted by gold details at the top and side corners. The entire piece is positioned centrally within the frame, showcasing the clock face and decorative elements distinctly.

Shelf Clock

American 20th Century

This is a painting of three stylized birds. The image depicts three brightly colored birds in an abstract, folk art style, each with unique patterns and a simplified, geometric aesthetic. The first bird is predominantly red with a green back and a dotted pattern on its wings. The second bird is leaning forward with a broad tail and features a predominantly brown and cream color palette with a checkered pattern on its wings. The third bird is colorful, featuring a vivid mix of green, red, and white stripes and dots along its plumage. The text at the bottom reads "FROM WOOD CARVING AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES."

Plate 10: From the Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

American 20th Century

The image features a hairpin with a detailed circular design on top, primarily in gold and brown tones. Surrounding it are two faded gray sketches of the hairpin. The color palette consists of beige, gold, brown, and gray. The background color is light beige.

Amber Hairpin

American 20th Century

The image shows a large oval water cask made of small cypress staves and wrought iron hoops. The color palette includes shades of gray and brown, with the wood in gray and the iron hoops in a darker brown. Positioned centrally on the page, the cask occupies most of the image, with text describing its historical use to the right. A top view of the cask is shown slightly below the main depiction, and there is a red handwritten note in the bottom right corner.

Oval Water Cask

American 20th Century

This image displays a composition of curved lines and symmetrical shapes arranged within an arch-like frame. The design is abstract, featuring a central tulip-like figure with floral shapes resembling stylized lilies on each side. Below these forms, an ornate, symmetrical vessel similar to a decorative vase or urn is depicted. The repeated motifs and stylized interpretation of floral elements create a decorative pattern.

Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania"

American 20th Century