Plate

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image shows a large circular plate with a floral design around its border. The design features purple flowers surrounded by smaller leaves and blossoms. The color palette consists mainly of shades of purple and a light cream or off-white background. The plate is centrally positioned in the image, with a line drawing of the plate's profile below it. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 27.9 cm (13 7/8 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 1 1/2" High 7 7/8" Dia

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7268

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64579165

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