Max Soltmann

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a circular decorative lid and a matching round pot made of brown ceramic with floral patterns. The color palette includes warm browns, yellows, greens, and reds. The lid is above the pot, displaying intricate designs, with the pot centered below.
Max Soltmann, Pa. German Jar with Cover, c. 1937, gouache on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3423

Pa. German Jar with Cover

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · gouache on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3423
A single wooden bucket with a long handle is positioned centrally on a plain background. The wood is rich in color, featuring shades of brown with intricate grain patterns. The bucket is placed slightly off-center towards the right, casting a subtle shadow on the light background.
Max Soltmann, Piggin, c. 1937, goauche on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13238

Piggin

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · goauche on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13238
The image features two tin pitchers with decorative designs on them; one has a cylindrical shape while the other is slightly conical with a spout. The color palette includes muted grays, reds, yellows, and greens. The cylindrical pitcher is positioned at the top of the image with its handle on the right, while the conical pitcher sits below it, also with its handle on the right side. Both pitchers cast slight shadows on the surface beneath them.
Max Soltmann, Tin Cup and Pitcher, c. 1937, oil paint on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15211

Tin Cup and Pitcher

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · oil paint on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15211
The image shows a small cylindrical drinking glass and a larger cylindrical container with a cap. The glass has a pattern of leaves in red and green, and the container has a decorative band with a design of interlocking circles in red and green. The color palette includes earthy brown tones with dark red and green accents. The glass is positioned above the container, and they are each centered in the image at the top and bottom, respectively.
Max Soltmann, Toleware Tin Cannister, c. 1937, oil paint on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15158

Toleware Tin Cannister

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · oil paint on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15158
The image shows a large, black iron pot with a handle on the lid as the central object. The color palette includes muted tones of black, gray, and beige. The pot is positioned centrally in the image with lighting suggesting it is lit from the left side.
Max Soltmann, Wooden Work Box, c. 1937, oil paint on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8832

Wooden Work Box

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · oil paint on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8832
The image shows a chalice-like object with a handle and a wide brim, resting on a base. The colors are muted browns, grays, reds, and blues against a light beige background. The object is viewed slightly from the side, displaying the base's round shape and the curved handle attached to the main body.
Max Soltmann, Lard Lamp, c. 1937, watercolor and gouache on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12460

Lard Lamp

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12460
There is a large ceramic jug with a handle on its right side. The jug has a wide base tapering towards the top forming a narrow neck with a small spout. The jug is primarily gray with blue decorative patterns and accents around the neck and body. It is placed centrally on a light background, casting a shadow to the right.
Max Soltmann, Pitcher, c. 1937, oil paint and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7095

Pitcher

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · oil paint and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7095
The image shows a large, ornate ceramic jug with detailed reliefs depicting animals like running deer. The jug has a handle shaped like a figure. It is primarily colored in earthy tones and placed centrally against a light-colored background. The spout is on the left, and the figurative handle extends downwards on the right.
Max Soltmann, Pitcher, c. 1937, oil paint and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6179

Pitcher

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · oil paint and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6179
The image shows a large ceramic pot with the inscription "Leah Phipps Harmony Hall." The pot is primarily a warm, earthy orange with brown accents, the design includes decorative patterns around the name. The color palette consists of shades of orange, brown, and beige. Positioned centrally in the image, the pot appears to be resting on an undefined, light-colored background.
Max Soltmann, Pa. German Flower Vase, c. 1937, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3447

Pa. German Flower Vase

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3447
A painted metal pitcher with a handle and spout is centered in the image. The pitcher features colorful decorations including red circular motifs and yellowish-green leaves with a yellow bird. The color palette consists of deep brown, red, greenish-yellow, and a golden beige background. The pitcher is positioned in the center of the image, angled slightly to the right, with its handle on the left and the spout extending diagonally upwards to the right.
Max Soltmann, Toleware Coffee Pot, c. 1937, oil paint on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15303

Toleware Coffee Pot

Max Soltmann · c. 1937 · oil paint on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15303