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Salt Cellar

c. 1936

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a large, blue vessel with a rounded, slightly flared shape and a simple design. The color palette is minimal, with the vibrant blue of the vessel set against a plain, beige background. Positioned towards the left side of the image, the vessel stands out against the otherwise empty space.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 18.9 x 29 cm (7 7/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10791

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535092

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