Wall Painting, Pineapple

c. 1940

Ruth Buker

Associated Names
Ruth Buker

Artist, American, c. 1892 - 1964

The image displays a large white ornate vase holding a pineapple with surrounding green leaves and small white flowers, set against a brown background. The color palette consists mainly of earthy browns, with greens for the leaves and touches of white for the flowers and vase. The vase is positioned centrally on the canvas, with the pineapple and foliage emerging from its top, extending toward the upper part of the image, while the brown background covers the surrounding areas and the lower section includes a lighter band with some blue detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.6 x 24.2 cm (13 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6522


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: RUTH BUKER

Wikidata ID

Q64630080

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