Baptismal Wish for Catarina Titzlir

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, vers 1765

This is a painting of a decorative folk art piece featuring two stylized figures and German script. The image shows two stylized figures positioned on either side of ornate, old-fashioned German script. The figure on the left appears to be dressed in a period costume, complete with a hat and an overcoat with lace detailing, while the figure on the right is adorned in a detailed dress with heart motifs and an apron. Above the write-up and between the figures, there is a bird with outstretched wings decorated with intricate patterns.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Datation
vers 1765
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and brown ink and transparent and opaque watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
16,03 × 19,69 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of a decorative folk art piece featuring two stylized figures and German script. The image shows two stylized figures positioned on either side of ornate, old-fashioned German script. The figure on the left appears to be dressed in a period costume, complete with a hat and an overcoat with lace detailing, while the figure on the right is adorned in a detailed dress with heart motifs and an apron. Above the write-up and between the figures, there is a bird with outstretched wings decorated with intricate patterns.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814