John Dieterich

American, active c. 1935

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This is a drawing of a detailed design for a wall clock. The drawing shows a front view and a side profile view of the clock. The main section of the clock features two circular faces, one with Roman numerals for telling time and the other with an intricate illustration, potentially depicting a maritime scene. Above the clock face is an eagle finial. The side profile shows the depth and additional decorative elements, including a sculptural figure on top. Measurement notes indicate the height as 47 inches, and "scale 9/6" suggests proportions are not accurate. The drawing seems intended for crafting or conceptual layout for the clock.
John Dieterich, Clock, c. 1938, pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4773

Clock

John Dieterich · c. 1938 · pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4773
This is a painting of a decorative wall clock. It features a prominent circular dial with Roman numerals, an eagle sculpture on top, a long section with intricate patterns in green and black below the dial, and a painted ship scene in a round section at the bottom. The edges of the clock are gold, with gold surrounding the clock face and the sections with designs. Surrounding the clock is blank beige paper.
John Dieterich, Clock, c. 1938, watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4772

Clock

John Dieterich · c. 1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4772
The image displays a rectangular chest with ornate designs on the front. The chest has three arch-shaped panels with intricate motifs: one large panel with scale-like patterns, a middle panel with a stylized face, and a panel with floral designs. The color palette consists of pink, ivory, black, and dark brown. The chest is placed against an off-white background and appears to have small legs.
John Dieterich, Pa. German Dower Chest, c. 1937, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3612

Pa. German Dower Chest

John Dieterich · c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3612
The image includes a detailed drawing of a grandfather clock with Roman numerals on its ornate clock face, and a monochrome color palette. On the right are smaller illustrations of decorative elements like a fan motif, pointed finial, column pattern, and ornate floral and scroll design. The clock drawing is accompanied by labels for scale and measurements in relation to these decorative elements.
John Dieterich, Clock Case, c. 1936, pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10430

Clock Case

John Dieterich · c. 1936 · pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10430
This is a drawing of an armchair design. The drawing shows detailed schematics of an armchair, including front and side views, measurements, and sectional details. The front view displays the chair's dimensions and arm height. The side view highlights the chair's backrest and armrest with depth dimensions. Additionally, sectional views titled "Section A" and "Section B" show cross-sectional shapes of parts of the chair. Annotations provide details such as scaling ratio (1/8 inch equals 1 foot), material (walnut), designation number, and authoring details (drawn by John Dieterich on 5/25/36). The drawing style suggests it is for furniture design and reproduction.
John Dieterich, Chair, c. 1936, pen and ink and watercolor on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10390

Chair

John Dieterich · c. 1936 · pen and ink and watercolor on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10390
The image shows a wooden keyboard instrument with carved details, a music stand, curved legs, and a brown color scheme. The keyboard and music stand are positioned centrally, supported by four legs, with two pedals visible beneath.
Albert M. Dietrich, John Dieterich, Melodeon, c. 1936, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12763

Melodeon

Albert M. Dietrich, John Dieterich · c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12763
This is a drawing of a buckle design. The drawing displays three views of a buckle, showcasing both a detailed color rendering and black-and-white sketches in different orientations. The upper portion features a colored, three-dimensional illustration of the buckle, highlighting its intricate structure with hints of shading and depth. Below this, there is a black-and-white outline of a similar shape, indicating a side view, and a smaller sketch on the right. The drawing emphasizes the geometric forms and functionality of the object depicted.
John Dieterich, Shoe Buckle, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2360

Shoe Buckle

John Dieterich · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2360
The image shows a red upholstered sofa with a floral pattern. The color scheme includes deep reds, soft browns, and a beige background. The sofa has curved wooden legs and a rococo-style structure. The backrest is higher than the armrests, with scrollwork details.
John Dieterich, Settee, 1936, watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.5481

Settee

John Dieterich · 1936 · watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.5481
The image shows a tall, ornate grandfather clock against a plain background. The clock is mainly brown with intricate wood carvings and a golden clock face. The color palette includes rich browns, gold, and hints of red within the wood, complemented by a blue patterned border with white elements. The clock stands vertically, with a slightly elevated base, framed by a blue border that follows the rectangular shape of the image.
John Dieterich, Clock, 1936, watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, graphite, andsilver ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4879

Clock

John Dieterich · 1936 · watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, graphite, andsilver ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4879
This painting is a detailed design schematic for a belt buckle. The painting features three views of the buckle, one fully painted and the other two lightly sketched. The main view of the buckle is depicted slightly above the center of the painting, and it is painted in shades of gray, highlighting the horizontal bands and small prongs inside the rectangular buckle. Below that rendering, there are two additional line-drawn views: one showing the buckle from the back and the other from the side. The background of the painting is off-white paper.
John Dieterich, Buckles, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2362

Buckles

John Dieterich · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2362