Pa. German Pie Plate

c. 1936

Albert Levone

Associated Names
Albert Levone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative ceramic bowl. The image shows an ornately designed bowl with a symmetrical arrangement. In the center, there is an abstract depiction of a bird with a stylized body and ornate plumage. Surrounding the bird are motifs of green leaves and red flowers, contributing to a symmetrical design. The edges of the bowl are lined with a decorative border, and at the bottom within the composition, the inscription "A.H. 1808" is visible. This painting showcases a folk art aesthetic, with a focus on symmetry and nature-inspired decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.4 x 33.8 cm (17 1/2 x 13 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3480


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 673, no. 2453.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Albert Levone

Wikidata ID

Q64533865

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