American polychrome carved wooden plaque depicting Lady Liberty facing Italia having eagle and flags of nations above with American shield between them and gilt surround - High Museum of Art

American polychrome carved wooden plaque depicting Lady Liberty facing Italia having eagle and flags of nations above with American shield between them and gilt surround

Unidentified Artist

American polychrome carved wooden plaque depicting Lady Liberty facing Italia having eagle and flags of nations above with American shield between them and gilt surround

Details

Title

American polychrome carved wooden plaque depicting Lady Liberty facing Italia having eagle and flags of nations above with American shield between them and gilt surround

Artist/Maker

Unidentified Artist

Date

ca. early 20th century

Medium

Carved and polychromed wood

Dimensions

32 x 21 inches

Credit

Gift from the Levine Folk Art Collection

Accession #

2021.497

On View

Currently not on view

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