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"Emblem of Europe"

Collection Type

  • Art

GUSN

GUSN-172693

Description

Watercolor painting of a woman personifying Europe. Woman is holding a cornucopia and a bible. A globe map of Europe and ships appear in the distance. Watercolor matted with reverse painting on glass. Gold beaded frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

watercolors (paintings)
paper (fiber product)
watercolor (paint)
Painting

Inscription

"EMBLEM OF EUROPE" (Painted)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.643.1

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