← Angus, Charlotte

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.

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.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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