Platter - "Lake George"

c. 1936

Helmut Hiatt

Associated Names
Helmut Hiatt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There is a black and white photograph of an intricately decorated ceramic platter. The platter has an oval shape and a scene in its center. The scene includes a landscape with a river dividing the lower part of the scene from hills and sky above. There are two small figures near the water's edge. The landscape is framed by groups of trees with sparse leaves. The brushstrokes used are fine and detailed. The color palette is in shades of gray. The border of the platter has ornate patterns and relief elements like shells and sea creatures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white photograph

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 5/8" wide; 16 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17914


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573604

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