Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Anne Andres
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, vers 1783
- Artiste
- Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
- Datation
- vers 1783
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- 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
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
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.