Pa. German Chalkware Cat

c. 1937

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The image shows a painted ceramic or sculpted cat figurine sitting on a rectangular base. The cat has large ears and is adorned with a decorative collar. The color palette includes browns, blacks, and a hint of red and green on the collar and inside the ears. Positioned centrally, the cat looks straight ahead, with its body turned slightly to the right. The base is intricately designed with patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 3/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12947

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MINA LOWRY

Wikidata ID

Q64617824

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