Ornament, Wax Fruit under Glass Globe

1935/1942

David S. De Vault

Associated Names
David S. De Vault

Artist, American, 1876 - 1963

The image shows a large woven basket filled with assorted fruits, including oranges, apples, grapes, cherries, and a corn cob, all enclosed under a glass dome. The colors are vibrant and varied, with yellows, reds, greens, and oranges creating a lively palette. The basket sits centrally on a dark circular base, and the glass dome creates a clear, protective covering around the basket, enhancing the display of the colorful fruits inside.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.8 x 38.9 cm (19 5/8 x 15 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8637

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: David S. DeVault.

Wikidata ID

Q64540906

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