Pa. German Drinking Mug

c. 1938

William L. Antrim

Associated Names
William L. Antrim

Artist, American, 1865 - 1941

The image shows two tall ceramic mugs with floral and leaf patterns in earthy tones and accents of orange and yellow. The mugs are positioned on the right side, one slightly behind the other.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44 x 35.6 cm (17 5/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/8" high; 5 3/4" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3442

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

Article:  Seven Highlights from the Index of American Design

Peer into the American past with a collection of Great Depression–era watercolors.

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W.L. Antrim.

Wikidata ID

Q64638188

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