Decorative Figures "Peace and Plenty"

c. 1938

Robert Pohle

Associated Names
Robert Pohle

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of two decorative figures on a wooden background. Between them appears to be an empty doorway or opening in the wood planks. The wall or structure features vertical wooden panels in a light reddish-brown hue. The decorative figures appear to be leaning against the opening. They wear matching garments; their torsos are partially covered by draped red fabric, while their legs are concealed by flowing green fabric. At their waists are white belts. The figure on the left holds a cornucopia filled with fruits and vegetables that cascade from the top, while the figure on the right holds green branches with small yellow fruit. The figures have pale skin, long dark hair, stoic expressions, and are crowned with green garlands.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40 x 59.7 cm (15 3/4 x 23 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10145


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64629044

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