Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

Untitled (plant and filagree pattern)

ca. 1916

conte on paper

8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches

Burchfield Penney Art Center courtesy of the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation

Sketches of a filagree pattern with plant motifs( flowers and leaves) inspired by Italian 16th century designs (indicated by text). [inscription reads]"16th cent / Italy 16th cent"

Subject terms: Sketch; Modern; American (North American); motif[s]; plant-derived motifs; filagree (pattern)

Part of

Cover of a handmade sketchbook with the number "IX" written in conte. [inscription reads] "IX"