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Pa. German Plate

c. 1940

Charlotte Sperber

Associated Names

Charlotte Sperber

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a circular plate with a decorative design. The plate features stylized plant motifs and a heart shape with the year "1821" inside. The color palette includes earthy browns, deep reds, and hints of orange against a dark background. The plate is positioned centrally in the image, with the side view below it, showing its depth.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.7 x 22.8 cm (11 11/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.17260

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Charlotte Sperber

Wikidata ID

Q64539732

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