Vase

c. 1936

John Dana

Associated Names
John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of six rectangular medallion designs that depict various scenes. The top row displays a person with a cane, two figures exchanging an object, and a group of people in motion. The bottom row presents a figure next to a wagon wheel, a person with nautical elements, and a maritime scene that may feature a ship. The medallions are rendered in soft, monochromatic tones, suggesting they are in the sketch stage. The caption states, "MEDALLIONS FORMING BAND AROUND BOTTOM OF VASE."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.5 x 28 cm (8 7/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" High 7 1/8" Dia(top) 5 7/8" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7473

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Dana; lower center in graphite: MEDALLIONS FORMING BAND AROUND BOTTOM OF VASE.

Wikidata ID

Q64582238

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