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Watercolor (Watercolor drawing)
Star
Henry L. Lapp
1876
Description
Henry Lapp (1862–1904) was an Amish artist and cabinetmaker from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lapp was deaf and, beginning in his youth, he employed watercolor paintings to express himself and connect with his community. His paintings are rare examples of works on paper from the Old Order Amish, who held regulations against decorative objects in the home. In his paintings, Lapp used bright colors and bold lines to create a world of his own. Inspired by his local environs, he often gifted his work to friends and family who cherished them in their homes for generations.
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
Henry L. Lapp (Artist)
Place of Origin
Bird-in-Hand; Pennsylvania; United States; North America
Materials
- Paper
- Watercolor
- Ink
Museum Object Number
2025.0009.003 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of the Estate of Janice A Egeland
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Object Number
2025.0009.003 A
Object Name
Watercolor (Watercolor drawing)
Title
Star
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
Henry L. Lapp (Artist)
Place of Origin
Bird-in-Hand; Pennsylvania; United States; North America
Date
1876
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Back
Inscription: Handwritten in black ink script "Henry Lapp 1876"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Disability
- Amish
Materials
- Paper
- Watercolor
- Ink
Techniques
- Painted
- Drawn
Dimensions (inches)
5.4 (H) x 5.2 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.6 (H) x 13.3 (W)
Measurement Notes
These are the measurments for the watercolor paper itself, not the framed dimensions. See measurements for L2023.1042.003 B for the overall framed dimensons.