Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, c. 1783

The artwork is a rectangular, hand-drawn and colored birth and baptismal certificate. In the center, the text detailing Anne Andres' birth information is written in a decorative script, with "ANNE ANDRES" prominently displayed in large, red capital letters. Surrounding the text, a border features intricate floral motifs in shades of red, orange, blue, and green. The top section includes a row of figures dressed in period attire, with hats, coats, and dresses. Below the text, a scene depicts houses and trees interspersed with more figures in similar attire. The entire composition is enclosed within a border of diagonal stripes.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Date
c. 1783
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brush and black and brown inks, watercolor, and brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
33.7 × 40.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a rectangular, hand-drawn and colored birth and baptismal certificate. In the center, the text detailing Anne Andres' birth information is written in a decorative script, with "ANNE ANDRES" prominently displayed in large, red capital letters. Surrounding the text, a border features intricate floral motifs in shades of red, orange, blue, and green. The top section includes a row of figures dressed in period attire, with hats, coats, and dresses. Below the text, a scene depicts houses and trees interspersed with more figures in similar attire. The entire composition is enclosed within a border of diagonal stripes.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814