Chalice

1937

Ivar Julius

Associated Names
Ivar Julius

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large, ornate chalice with a hammered gold cup and an intricately designed stem and base. The color palette includes shades of gold, bronze, and green. The chalice has a goblet-like top with a detailed, sculpted decoration on the stem, including human faces and decorative patterns. The base features an engraved cross and elaborate filigree work. The artist's signature "IVAR JVLIVS" and the year "1937" are inscribed at the bottom right of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.5 x 24.2 cm (13 9/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Top: 3 9/16" diameter; 9 1/2" high; bottom: 5 3/16 in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9409

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: IVAR JVLIVS / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64579049

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