Cross c. 1937

"Cross" is a pencil drawing on paper by Arelia Arbo, created around 1937. The drawing depicts a detailed, intricately designed cross with a delicate, almost lace-like, pattern of stylized quatrefoils. The cross is depicted standing atop a base, suggesting a possible architectural element or decorative design. Arbo's meticulous rendering of the cross in graphite highlights the delicate details and graceful lines of the design, showcasing her skill in technical drawing. The drawing's subject matter and refined execution hint at a potential inspiration from medieval or Renaissance art, where intricate designs were often used in religious artifacts and architecture.