Monstrance

c. 1937

Verna Tallman

Associated Names
Verna Tallman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an ornate, rectangular wooden box with a decorative top and a curved base. The front surface features an oval glass or mirror set in intricate carvings with floral patterns. The color palette consists of soft, muted tones, primarily beige, pink, and blue. Positioned in the center of the image, the box stands upright with its ornate details accentuated by light and shade effects on its surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2"square; 13"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6607

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: VERNA TALLMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64633543

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