Pewter Compote

c. 1937

Carmel Wilson

Associated Names
Carmel Wilson

Artist, American, 1893 - 1977

The image displays a detailed drawing of a chalice-like object. It is centered and features a wide rim, a slender stem, and a flared base. The colors are muted with shades of gray and brown. In the bottom left corner, there is a smaller sketch of the same object, and in the bottom right corner, there is a circular outline with text at the center. The main object is slightly above eye level, with the two additional drawings aligned horizontally below it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27 cm (14 x 10 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" high; 6" in diameter at top; 3 1/4" in diameter at base

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9479

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Lower left in graphite: Scale 1 to 3; lower center in graphite: Carmel Wilson

Wikidata ID

Q64538088

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