Tray

c. 1940

Charles Roadman

Associated Names
Charles Roadman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative oval object with a central design featuring two birds surrounded by fruits and leaves. The color palette includes black, red, yellow, green, pink, gold, and white. The birds face each other amidst the fruits and leaves, which include grapes, pears, and various leaves. The outer border of the oval features intricate floral patterns in similar colors.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 42.4 cm (13 15/16 x 16 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" long; 9 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15245

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 420, no. 1485.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Chas. Roadman.

Wikidata ID

Q64538845

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