Baptismal Wish for Catarina Titzlir
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, ca. 1765
- Kunstenaar
- Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
- Datering
- ca. 1765
- Soort
- Tekening
- Techniek
- pen and brown ink and transparent and opaque watercolor on laid paper
- Afmetingen
- 16,03 × 19,69 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
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.