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This is a painting of a decorative text piece with floral elements. The image features a central rectangular section filled with ornate text, surrounded by vibrant floral decorations. The color palette includes deep reds, yellows, blues, and greens. The text is stylized and some words are highlighted in bolder typography. The flowers and leaves surrounding the text are intricately detailed with symmetrical patterns and colorful designs. The style resembles Pennsylvania German Fraktur, known for its intricate watercolor illustrations and calligraphy.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Birth Certificate
Charles Roadman
- Date
- c. 1940
- Medium
- watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite,and heightening on paperboard
- Dimensions
- overall: 48.9 x 41 cm (19 1/4 x 16 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 15" high; 12" wide
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.7587
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
- Flower
- Tulip
- Pennsylvania German
- fraktur
- Urn
- Pedestal
- Hempfield Township
Inscription
lower right in watercolor: Chas. Roadman.
NGA object ID 19785. 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.