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Pa. German Watering Can

c. 1936

Margaret Stottlemeyer

Associated Names

Margaret Stottlemeyer

Artist, American, 1859 - 1948

The image shows a brown watering can with decorative patterns placed on a round wooden stool. The color palette includes shades of brown, earthy tones, white and light blue against a greenish background. The watering can is centered in the composition, pointing to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.5 x 35.8 cm (11 1/4 x 14 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13028

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595059

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