Preserve Dish

1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

This is a drawing of a rectangular decorative dish featuring ornate floral and geometric patterns. The bottom view showcases symmetrical petal-like shapes converging towards the center, with sporadic bulbous elements enhancing the design. The side profile displays a wavy structure creating arches along the dish's edge, echoing the bottom view's embellishments. The color palette consists of soft pinks and purples, lending an elegant appearance to the dish.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 27.7 cm (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11559

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams.1936.

Wikidata ID

Q64579191

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