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1936

Anna Aloisi

Associated Names
Anna Aloisi

Artist, American, born c. 1890, died early 1950s

The image shows a large fluted bowl in a rich brown color with highlights. The color palette includes deep reddish-browns, lighter tan highlights, and muted cream tones in the background. The bowl is positioned centrally with a wide rim and sturdy base. In the bottom right corner, there is a small inset illustration of a section view of the bowl with annotations. The composition is set against a plain, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil paint, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 22.2 cm (11 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3" High(max) 2 1/2" High(min) 1 1/2" Diameter(base) 4 3/4" Diameter(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6198

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 377, no. 1377.

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: Anna Aloisi 404772 / Brooklyn Museum / April 27th 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64535970

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