Flower Pot

c. 1936

James Vail

Associated Names
James H.C. Vail

Artist, American, 1905 - 1971

The image shows a stack of clay pots as the largest object, with a single detached pot rim nearby. The pots are primarily in hues of brown and earthy tones, with some lighter patches and subtle highlights. Positioned in the center of the image, the stacked pots cast a shadow to the left, while the single rim lies to the right in the foreground. The words "HALF ACTUAL SIZE" and "JAMES VAIL" are printed below the objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.8 x 26.6 cm (14 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" High 10" Diameter(top) 5 1/2" Diameter(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6240

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: JAMES VAIL; lower center in watercolor: HALF ACTAL SIZE

Wikidata ID

Q64580714

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