Pa. German Pie Plate

c. 1936

Charlotte Angus

Associated Names
Charlotte Angus

Artist, American, 1911 - 1989

This is a painting of a decorative plate featuring a leaping deer and ornate motifs. The plate displays a central image of a brown deer, captured mid-leap with a crown above its antlers. Surrounding the deer is a circular arrangement of floral patterns and abstract designs. The year "1834" is inscribed beneath the deer. The plate is bordered with a scalloped edge and contains additional decorative flourishes, including green and blue botanical elements and red detailing that draw attention to the center.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.4 x 38.3 cm (15 7/8 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3474


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CHARLOTTE ANGUS

Wikidata ID

Q64539660

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