Pa. German Dish

c. 1937

Frances Lichten

Associated Names
Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a round plate with intricate designs and German text encircling it. In the center, there are two stylized heart shapes, each surrounded by floral motifs, black dots, and geometric patterns. The color palette includes shades of brown, green, and black against a tan background. The plate is centrally positioned in the image, surrounded by text that follows the curve of the plate near its edges.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47 x 40.3 cm (18 1/2 x 15 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Rendered actual size

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8019

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. xviii, no. 1.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 675, no. 2461.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCES LICHTEN

Wikidata ID

Q64562281

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