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Milk Pan

c. 1936

Gertrude Semnene

Associated Names

Gertrude Semnene

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large ceramic pot with blue floral patterns and a smaller ceramic cup with a similar design. Both items feature earthy tones with accents of blue. The pot is central and the cup is placed towards the bottom right of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard.
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 21.6 x 28.8 cm (8 1/2 x 11 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7" High 12" Dia.(top) 9 1/2" Dia.(bot)
Accession Number

1943.8.5107

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572093

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