Pa. German Birth Certificate
Anderson, Elmer G. · American
c. 1937
- Medium
- watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
- Classification
- Index of American Design
- Period
- 1926 to 1950
- Image size
- 4134 × 3009px
Description
This is a painting of a certificate or document with intricate decoration. The design includes vibrant floral motifs and two winged figures on either side, a circular text area in the center, and ornate circular borders with colorful flowers and patterns. The angels are positioned in the upper part of the painting and are adorned with bright clothing and wings. Floral arrangements frame the composition in rich, earthy tones. The style is reminiscent of traditional Pennsylvania German Fraktur art, known for its elaborate and decorative elements incorporating calligraphy and symbolic imagery.
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).