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Small Bowl

c. 1939

Alfred Parys

Associated Names

Alfred Parys

Artist, American, 1913 - 1969

The image shows a small, round bowl in the center. The bowl has a rich brown color with darker brown marbling on its surface. The background is beige and the bowl is placed on a wooden surface with a linear pattern. Above the bowl, the words "SMALL BOWL" are written in capital letters.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 13.5 x 14 cm (5 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2" High 5" Dia(top)
Accession Number

1943.8.6157

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in watercolor: SMALL BOWL

Wikidata ID

Q64534407

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