Design

1935/1942

Hedwig Emanuel

Associated Names
Hedwig Emanuel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a blue floral design planned for a decorative object. The artwork features an elaborate blue flower with stylized petals and leaves, depicted against a grey background. It is presented in two sections: a larger one labeled "FRONT" and a smaller, elongated section labeled "HANDLE." The flower design is consistent in structure in both views, suggesting the piece might be intended for a vase, mug, or another similar object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 23.1 cm (11 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7074

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right verso in graphite: Hedwig Emanuel / Room L5 / Met. Mus. of Art; lower left verso in graphite: redone by Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64573392

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