Toleware Tray

c. 1941

Raymond McGough

Associated Names
Raymond McGough

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, dark brown rectangular tray with bevelled octagonal edges. The tray features a decorative painting of stylized flowers, including a large red and white flower with green leaves, as well as smaller accenting flowers in red and green hues. The color palette includes dark brown for the tray, with vivid splashes of red, white, green, and a hint of yellow in the floral design. The ornate floral pattern is centrally positioned on the tray against the contrasting dark background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.6 x 42.4 cm (12 13/16 x 16 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" long; 8 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15248

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64620235

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