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Walter Gropius Birthday Card

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1953

GUSN

GUSN-247162

Description

Abstract watercolor painting, possibly depicting aerial view of architectural complex, affixed to off-white mat. Inscriptions in lower left and right corners of painting in red ink; inscription in lower right corner of mat in pencil.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pictures (two-dimensional representations)
paper (fiber product)
watercolor (paint)
ink
graphite pencils
Picture

Inscription

[Illegible German text] (handwritten)
[Illegible German text] (handwritten)
[Illegible German text] (Message to Walter Gropius, date, and signature of artist)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 14/16 x 16 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ise Gropius

Accession Number

1984.54.49

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