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Creamer

c. 1939

Florian Rokita

Associated Names

Florian Rokita

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a blue glass pitcher with intricate detailing and a sturdy handle. The color palette consists of shades of blue against a beige background. The pitcher is placed centrally, slightly angled to the left, with the spout pointing to the right. The artist's signature "Floriano & Ortalza" is located in small text in the bottom right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.1 x 24.6 cm (13 7/16 x 9 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11056

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphtie: FLORIAN / ROKITA

Wikidata ID

Q64561995

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