Plate

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image depicts a decorative plate with floral and berry motifs as the largest object, accompanied by a smaller depiction of the plate's side profile at the bottom. The color palette consists primarily of rich blues and deep purples against a pale, creamy background, with the artwork edges in shades of beige. Positioned centrally, the plate's intricate design is visible, while the side profile is directly below it, and the entire composition is framed within a border of the same pale tone as the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 27.9 cm (13 15/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 1 1/4" High 9" Dia

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7190

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64579159

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