Drawing
- Object Name:
- Drawing
- Object ID:
- 2005.018.158
- Creator:
- Szainer, Armand H. (1914-1998)
- Place of Origin:
- Manchester, NH
- Date:
- 1986
- Description:
- Drawing, design for a Jewish wedding, by Armand H. Szainer (1914-1998), Manchester, NH. Pencil on paper. Vertical rectangle. Depicts man and woman, dove, two mythical creatures, and two entwined oak branches, with Hebrew text. Also English text: "MEMORIES OF GOD SLEEP IN HUNDREDS OF ACORNS WHICH SOMEDAY WILL BECOME TREES / AUG. 24, 1986". Five leaves on right are marked "HELPING", "TEACHING", "CARING", "SHARING", and "NURTURING". Five identical leaves on left are marked in Hebrew. Perhaps a design for a chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy). Appears to be a photocopy.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-11 W-9.25 inches
- Provenance:
- From the estate of Linda Morley, widow of artist Armand Szainer (1914-1998) of Manchester, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Linda Morley
- People:
- Szainer, Armand H. (1914-1998)
- Subjects:
- Weddings, Hebrew language, Oaks, Oak leaves, Mythical creatures, Doves
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