Plate - "Harvard College"

c. 1936

Helmut Hiatt

Associated Names
Helmut Hiatt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a decorative plate with a central scene featuring a landscaped view. The scene shows a grand building surrounded by a park-like setting, with architectural details such as windows and a central dome visible. In the foreground, two figures walk along a pathway surrounded by grass and trees. The middle distance shows more lawn areas and trees leading up to the building. The sky is depicted with subtle shifts in gray. The plate's border is adorned with a raised design of leaves and foliage. The color palette is predominantly gray, adding depth to the central scene and border pattern.

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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: 10 1/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17925


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573615

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