Birth Certificate c. 1940

charlesroadman

drawing

aged paper

water colours

yellowing background

ink paper printed

wood background

handmade artwork painting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

warm natural lighting

watercolor

"Birth Certificate" (c. 1940) by American artist Charles Roadman is a Fraktur artwork. Fraktur is a style of lettering used by Pennsylvania Dutch artists, and these artworks often feature bright colors, stylized flowers and other decorative elements. This example utilizes the lettering style, a whimsical floral motif, and a text about birth and faith. The piece exemplifies the folk art tradition of the Pennsylvania Dutch.