Pennsylvania German Pie Plate

1935/1942

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names
Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a ceramic bowl with a large geometric star design in the center surrounded by floral and leaf motifs. The color palette includes shades of brown, green, red, and yellow, giving the bowl an earthy and vibrant appearance. The bowl is positioned facing upwards, centrally situated in the frame, with its edges defined by a patterned border. The star design is at the center of the bowl with leaves and floral patterns extending outward towards the perimeter.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.5 x 34.1 cm (15 3/16 x 13 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13 3/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3418

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ELMER / ANDERSON

Wikidata ID

Q64559071

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