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This is a drawing of an ornamental architectural fragment. The drawing presents a piece of decorative architecture, possibly a segment of a frieze or molding, featuring scrollwork and leaf motifs. The object is illustrated with fine detail, highlighting the three-dimensional qualities and elaborate curves of the design. The composition places the focus on the object itself, absent of any background, drawing attention to the craftsmanship of the ornamental piece. The use of shading and contrast helps to convey the texture and depth of the carving, capturing the elegance and complexity typical of classical architectural elements.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Billethead
Frances Cohen and Joseph Goldberg
- Date
- c. 1940
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- overall: 54 x 37.6 cm (21 1/4 x 14 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 24 3/4" long
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.8698
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
NGA object ID 20895. 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.