Platter

c. 1936

Helmut Hiatt

Associated Names
Helmut Hiatt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an ornately decorated platter with a detailed scene painted within its central area. The scene includes animals grazing in a pastoral landscape with a small structure resembling a barn to the left and a river winding to the right. Two tall trees are by the riverbank, and in the distance are rolling hills and a few more trees under a partially visible sky. The platter's border is adorned with intricate floral motifs, rendered in a stylistic manner. The artwork is monochromatic, dominated by shades of gray, with fine brushstrokes and lines contributing to a gentle and serene ambiance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white photograph

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16 3/8" long; 13 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17788


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573551

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