Artwork Page for Soapsuds

Placeholder imageNo image available

Details / Information for Soapsuds

Soapsuds

1930

ringl + pit

(German)
Culture
Germany
Medium
gelatin silver print
Credit Line
GIft of the Estate of Joan Dowling 2025.261
Copyright
Copyright
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
?

Did You Know?

In this image, ringl + pit make washing up seem luxurious rather than a chore.

Description

The bubbles and suds are certainly the most alluring and important elements in this image, but it is not clear what product might be advertised here. Dishwashing detergent had been invented but was not being marketed in 1930. In a more widely known variant of this image, the hands appear to be washing each other rather than an object in the basin, so perhaps it was hand or bath soap.
Placeholder image

Soapsuds

1930

ringl + pit

(German)
Germany

See Also

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork