
Pa. German Butter Mold
Angus, Charlotte · American
c. 1938
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
- Classification
- Index of American Design
- Period
- 1926 to 1950
- Image size
- 3435 × 4584px
Description
This is a drawing of an ornate circular emblem. The emblem features a symmetrical design with bold, stylized elements. At the center of the circular form are two fern-like shapes that create a sense of movement and organic flow, surrounded by geometric stars and crescent elements that accentuate the spatial balance. The circular border has a decorative edge that frames the internal relief, giving it a carved or embossed appearance. The background remains a plain, neutral tone, which contrasts with the detailed pattern of the emblem.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).