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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Silhouette
Object Number
2006-07-2
Description
Silhouette of woman playing the piano forte, a candelabra sits on top of the piano. The woman is dressed in an elaborate gown and her hair is curled and pulled up. Signed by artists in lower right hand corner. Original black wood frame. Small band of gold around glass. Hook drilled into top of frame with metal ring attached for hanging. Large label across back of picture - at top two crests, one with "Cranston" underneath it and one with "Fenner" underneath it. Written underneath seals "Cranston Fennder Studio, Litchfield, Conn., Famous for its beautiful sculpture in Bas-Relief Presents Alice Cranston Fenner's signed originals in Framed Silhouettes. This Connecticut artist draws subjects of human interest and her character studies are often inspired by people and animals about her. Her versatility of design appeals to all ages and is contributing much to American Home life today. (copyrighted 1950 by alice cranston fenner)"
Category
Date Made
ca. 1950
Dimensions
6 1/4" x 7 1/4"
Social Tags (experimental)
