Bowl: "Sinking of the Maine"

c. 1936

Edith Magnette

Associated Names
Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

The image features a detailed sketch of a decorative ceramic pot with intricate relief work on its surface. The pot is predominantly in shades of blue, surrounded by lighter colors of the paper, creating contrast. Above the pot, there are small sketches of insignia and a ship, while below there is a sketch of two people seated at a table. The pot occupies the central position, with the smaller sketches arranged neatly above and below it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" x 9 1/2"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7145

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left in graphite: E. Magnette

Wikidata ID

Q64556518

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