Pa. German Stove Plate c. 1937

Roy Weber's "Pa. German Stove Plate" is a graphite drawing created in 1937. It depicts a Pennsylvania Dutch stove plate with a scene of four figures and an inscription. The inscription, written in German, reads "DEN GRAN TIR GE STELT IX HBT WOL AUS DEM SATEL GAR MANTENBRAFEN HELT." This drawing captures the detail and artistry of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, showcasing a stove plate that would have served both practical and decorative purposes in a home.