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Theorem Painting

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1975

GUSN

GUSN-305112

Description

Theorem. Framed stencil painted on velvet depicting blue bird and butterfly with fruit basket. Frame is painted gold. Laura Godfrey Loud Orcutt (1910-1997).

Details

Descriptive Terms

theorems (paintings)
velvet (fabric weave)
paint (coating)
wood (plant material)
metal
Painting
Painting

Inscription

"L. ORCUTT" (Signature of artist, handwritten.)

Additional Identification Number

1039.8

Maker

Orcutt, Laura Loud, 1910-1997 (Artist)

Location of Origin

ME, United States

Dimensions

23 1/2 x 2 1/4 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Candace Orcutt

Accession Number

2014.146.8

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