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This is a painting featuring decorative artwork with a central text enclosed in a heart shape surrounded by floral and bird motifs. The painting is in the style of traditional folk art, common in Fraktur designs. The composition consists of a heart-shaped central region with handwritten script, bordered by symmetrical arrangements of colorful flowers and birds. The flowers are depicted with oranges, yellows, and greens, while the birds have hues of brown and green. The artistry combines delicate detailing with vibrant hues, creating a harmonious design that exemplifies the craftsmanship of the 19th century. The artwork is dated 1836, which is included within the design beneath the central text, and it is further enhanced by intricate patterns in a classic folk art manner.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Birth Certificate
Emma M. Krumrine
- Date
- c. 1939
- Medium
- watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- sheet: 30.6 × 33.9 cm (12 1/16 × 13 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2"high; 3 1/4"wide
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.3367
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- York
- American
- Flower
- Bird
- Heart
- Pennsylvania German
- fraktur
Inscription
lower right in graphite: EMMA KRUMRINE
NGA object ID 15572. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.