Pa. German Plate

c. 1937

Max Soltmann

Associated Names
Max Soltmann

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic plate featuring an intricate design of a bird. The plate's design is centered around a stylized bird that occupies most of the surface, with its wings outstretched and its body adorned with green and brown tones. The bird appears to be holding a ribbon-like object in its beak. The use of earthy colors and detailed patterns on the bird's wings and tail feathers create a harmonious and balanced aesthetic. The background is a natural, light tan, highlighting the vivid design of the bird. The overall composition has a vintage and artisanal feel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.3 x 38.2 cm (17 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3460


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 673, no. 2451.

Inscriptions

lower right in oil paint: M. Soltmann

Wikidata ID

Q64614215

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