Mabel Ritter

Williams, Mabel
Williams, Maybelle

American, 1907 - 1987

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This is a painting of a decorative purse. The painting features a pouch-like purse with a wooden or brown handle or clasp at the top. The upper part of the purse is adorned with a pattern that includes green foliage elements and red flowers. The lower section of the purse is a solid blue color, depicting an intricate weave or pattern. The overall style appears delicate and detailed.
Mabel Ritter, Purse, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2145

Purse

Mabel Ritter · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2145

The image displays a patchwork design with geometric shapes forming a trapezoidal composition on a red background. The central mosaic comprises pixel-like squares in earthy tones, resembling a floral arrangement. Below this, the letters "DG" are featured in an angular style, resembling a monogram. The design evokes a tapestry or quilted pattern, blending nature and initials in textile art.
Mabel Ritter, Chair Seat, c. 1937, gouache and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.91

Chair Seat

Mabel Ritter · c. 1937 · gouache and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.91

This is a painting of a dog running with a bush in the background. The dog is adorned with a red collar and captured mid-stride. The dog's coat is a combination of white, brown, and grey tones, and its tail is a fluffy tuft. Floral elements are integrated into the background, with colors including pinks, greens, and blues. The background has pink and maroon grid patterns. The dog appears to be on a patch of earth with sparse vegetation. The style resembles traditional needlepoint or cross-stitch, giving the painting a crafted, folk-art feel.
Mabel Ritter, Chair Cover, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.90

Chair Cover

Mabel Ritter · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.90

This is a painting of a decorative pattern design. It features a vertically oriented, symmetrical design inspired by traditional embroidery or tapestry motifs. The design comprises horizontal bands filled with colorful motifs. At the top, a border in pink with green geometric shapes sets the frame. Below are bands of stylized flowers in pink, yellow, and white, with green leaves and bits of blue. This is followed by a narrow decorative band separating the floral section from a pastoral scene. The lowest section depicts a rural landscape with small building-like shapes in pastel hues of purple, yellow, and green against a pink background, with green fields at the base. Looped cord-like lines outline the bottom, completing the design. This piece is in the style of 20th-century primitive or folk art.
Mabel Ritter, Purse, c. 1937, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2144

Purse

Mabel Ritter · c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2144

This is a painting of a floral pattern with red and green motifs on a white background. The image features a repetitive design of stylized flowers and leaves, where each flower is depicted with red petals and a central stem. The leaves are painted in green, and the stems curve gracefully, connecting each floral unit in a regular grid pattern. The background is a textured white, giving a quilt-like appearance, and the entire pattern is framed with a red border. This is in the style of a traditional folk art motif commonly used in decorative arts.
Mabel Ritter, Tulip Pattern Quilt, c. 1937, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15072

Tulip Pattern Quilt

Mabel Ritter · c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15072

The image shows a large smoking pipe with a long, straight stem and a detailed head. There is a smaller depiction of the pipe's head above it. The color palette is warm browns and tans with shading to highlight the carved details. The large pipe is positioned diagonally from the bottom left to the middle right, and the smaller pipe head is at the top right corner.
Mabel Ritter, Pipe, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2233

Pipe

Mabel Ritter · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2233

The image features a large smoking pipe with a long curved stem and a wooden bowl, adorned with text. The color palette is earthy browns and black with a neutral beige background. The pipe's bowl faces the right side, while two smaller wooden pipe bowls are depicted in the top right corner and bottom left corner of the image.
Mabel Ritter, Pipe, c. 1936, watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1943

Pipe

Mabel Ritter · c. 1936 · watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1943

The image displays a grid of diamond shapes with warm colors and intricate textures. The diamonds create a balanced and symmetrical pattern against a plain background. The design resembles a patchwork quilt.
Mabel Ritter, Patchwork Square, c. 1936, graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15043

Patchwork Square

Mabel Ritter · c. 1936 · graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15043

This is a painting of a decorative bag. The image shows a richly designed bag with various colorful elements. The top section of the bag is gathered with a pink and white striped pattern, tied with pink ribbons. Below this, the central part of the bag showcases a blue bird, a red rose, leaves, and floral designs in bold colors like blue, red, green, and yellow. The bottom section of the bag has a row of small houses painted in vivid colors such as orange, yellow, red, and blue. Below the houses is a fringed border in a bright blue hue. The entire bag design is detailed and textured, evoking a sense of whimsy and folk-art charm. It is in the style of folk or naive art tradition.
Mabel Ritter, Purse, c. 1936, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2142

Purse

Mabel Ritter · c. 1936 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2142

The image displays a collection of hexagonal shapes arranged in a pattern, creating a mosaic effect. The design consists of concentric circles formed by the hexagons. The hexagons are filled with vibrant colors like blue, pink, orange, and green. The overall pattern is bordered by a dark rectangular frame.
Mabel Ritter, Quilt, c. 1936, graphite and colored pencil on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15042

Quilt

Mabel Ritter · c. 1936 · graphite and colored pencil on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15042