Pa. German Soap Dish c. 1940

annementzoff

drawing

toned paper

water colours

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Pa. German Soap Dish" is a watercolor painting by Anne Mentzoff, created around 1940. The work depicts a simple, brown ceramic soap dish with a unique design of black, stylized floral patterns. This piece highlights the artist's interest in Pennsylvania Dutch folk art and its practical objects. The intricate detail and muted color palette of the watercolor reflect the craftsmanship and charm of traditional Pennsylvania German pottery.