Pa. German Bowl

c. 1938

Alvin Shiren

Associated Names
Alvin Shiren

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large terracotta pot with a fitted lid, adorned with geometric patterns and a single handle on the side. The color scheme is predominantly earthy brown. The pot is placed centrally in the image, with the handle leaning towards the right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.2 x 33.9 cm (15 7/16 x 13 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 10 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3413

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 6, no. 10.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 668, no. 2443.

Wikidata ID

Q64534695

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