Albert Pratt

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a large, brown leather bag with a rectangular base and rounded edges. The bag features a visible handle on the side and fastening straps on the top. The color palette is predominantly shades of brown, complemented by the lighter beige background. The bag is centrally positioned, occupying the majority of the image with the background providing a plain and neutral setting.
Albert Pratt, Storage Box (Copper), c. 1953, watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7890

Storage Box (Copper)

Albert Pratt · c. 1953 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7890
The artwork depicts a copper storage box with an irregular shape and rounded edges. It features a latch and a handle on the side. The box is rendered with shades of brown and copper, giving it a metallic appearance. The background is a plain, light beige color. The artist's signature, "Albert Pratt," is visible in the lower right corner. The composition centers the box on the canvas, emphasizing its form and texture.
Albert Pratt, Copper Storage Box, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8840

Copper Storage Box

Albert Pratt · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8840
This is a drawing of an ornate empty niche. The niche features a round-topped arch with decorative elements on the sides and pillars. The interior of the niche is shaded in softer hues, while the surrounding structure is rendered in more vivid colors, such as red and gray. The niche's design is suggestive of classical or baroque architectural styles, with intricate curls and detailed columns flanking the sides.
Albert Pratt, Shrine for statuette, probably 1940, watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6966

Shrine for statuette

Albert Pratt · probably 1940 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6966
The image shows a wooden window grille as the largest object, centered against a warm off-white background. The window grille consists of vertical wooden rods within a bordered frame, casting a shadow to the right and bottom on the background.
Albert Pratt, Wood Grille, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6523

Wood Grille

Albert Pratt · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6523
The image shows a large rectangular box with intricate patterns featuring small dots and diamond shapes. The primary colors are dark tones, possibly black or dark brown, with golden beige details for the patterns and trim. The box is positioned centrally in the image and is angled slightly to the left, showing the front and one side.
Albert Pratt, Trunk, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14590

Trunk

Albert Pratt · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14590
The image depicts a tall, narrow decorative obelisk on a square base. The obelisk has a wooden texture with a light brown hue, framed by darker lines, and is topped with a dark cap. The background is plain off-white, emphasizing the object. In the center of the image, the obelisk stands vertically and slightly to the right of the frame.
Albert Pratt, Candlestick (Ecclesiastical), c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6594

Candlestick (Ecclesiastical)

Albert Pratt · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6594
The image displays a decorative wooden panel with a white floral pattern in the center, framed by a wooden border. The color palette consists of natural wood tones and white, creating a contrast between the floral design and the wood. The panel is centrally positioned within the image and appears to be against a light, neutral background.
Albert Pratt, Decorative Panel Under Window, c. 1938, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7567

Decorative Panel Under Window

Albert Pratt · c. 1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7567
The image shows a metallic object that resembles a spur with a multi-pointed star-like wheel and a circular gear-like attachment. The color palette is predominantly in shades of grey. The object is positioned centrally in the composition, with its rod extending horizontally and the pointed star on the left side.
Albert Pratt, Spur, c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14677

Spur

Albert Pratt · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14677
The image shows a wooden music stand with a decorative top piece, resting on a tripod base. The color palette is primarily shades of brown against an off-white background. The author's name, "Albert Pratt," is in the lower right corner.
Albert Pratt, Music Stand, c. 1937, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14824

Music Stand

Albert Pratt · c. 1937 · watercolor and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14824
The image shows a symmetrical design with curved lines and sharp peaks forming an arch shape outlined in a pinkish-red color with black detailing. In the center is a skull and crossbones symbol flanked by decorative elements resembling small, round medallions. Three crosses are evenly spaced across the top of the arch.
Albert Pratt, Lintel, over Cemetery Gateway, 1937, watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6527

Lintel, over Cemetery Gateway

Albert Pratt · 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6527