Pa. German Dish c. 1937

"Pa. German Dish" is a drawing created by William L. Antrim in 1937. The artwork depicts a circular dish with a central motif of stylized tulips emerging from a pot and surrounded by a band of text in a German Fraktur font. The drawing captures the intricate detail and decorative style of Pennsylvania German folk art, specifically a type of sgraffito decoration, where lines are scratched into the surface of the clay before glaze is applied. The image showcases the artist's interest in preserving the traditions and artistry of this cultural group.