Compote

1935/1942

Helen Hobart

Associated Names
Helen Hobart

Artist, American, c. 1892 - unknown

The image shows a silver pedestal dish with a wide, scalloped bowl atop a tall, cylindrical base and a flat, rounded base at the bottom. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray, black, and white, reflecting the metallic texture of the object. The dish is centrally placed against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.2 x 33.5 cm (9 1/2 x 13 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 7/8" high; top: 2 3/16" deep, 7 7/8" in diameter; base: 5 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9480

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Helen Hobart

Wikidata ID

Q64573489

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