Paperweight

c. 1940

Gertrude Lemberg

Associated Names
Gertrude Lemberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large fruit, potentially an apple, resting in a shallow dish. The apple has a combination of green and red colors, with red streaks and a dark brown stem near the top. The dish underneath reflects some colors from the apple and includes white, gray, and hints of red. The background is a muted beige or light cream, with a shadow cast to the right of the apple. The objects are positioned centrally, with the apple being prominent in the dish against a simple backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23.1 cm (12 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10819

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572068

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