Mercury Barometer

c. 1940

Ray Price

Associated Names
Ray Price

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall, intricately designed wooden barometer mounted vertically in the center. The color palette consists mainly of natural wood tones with hints of metallic silver and white on the barometer's face. The barometer extends from the middle of the image, with its top tapering into a pointed and decorative crest, and its base terminating in a round, radial pattern. The intricate scrollwork along its sides adds to its elegant appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.8 x 30.5 cm (16 1/16 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8610

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Lower center in ink: RAY PRICE

Wikidata ID

Q64620106

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