Butter Mold by Charlotte Angus

Butter Mold 1935 - 1942

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drawing

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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pencil drawing

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coloured pencil

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watercolour illustration

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golden font

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watercolor

"Butter Mold" is a 1935-1942 work by American folk artist Charlotte Angus (1911-1989). The artwork depicts a carved wooden mold, featuring a detailed design of a bird with spread wings, surrounded by a border of leaves. This work is a prime example of American folk art, often characterized by its simple, functional, and decorative nature. The mold would have been used to shape butter for culinary purposes, showcasing the intersection of art and everyday life in folk traditions.

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