Water Cooler

probably 1938

Richard Barnett

Associated Names
Richard Barnett

Artist, American, 1918 - 1986

The image shows a large earthenware vessel with two handles and an intricate design of leaves and grapes in blue on its surface. The color palette is primarily natural earthy tones with accents of blue. The vessel is centered against a light background, facing slightly to the left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.7 x 40.8 cm (20 3/8 x 16 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22" Tall 9 7/8" Dia(base) 7 1/4" Dia(top) 12 1/2" Dia(max)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7360

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: RICHARD / BARNETT

Wikidata ID

Q64620453

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