Small Jar

c. 1936

Kay Whiteley

Associated Names
Kay Whiteley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a glass or cylindrical container with lion sculptures. The artwork features a cylindrical container with ornate decorative elements. At the top of the container, there is a sculpted lion lying down. The body of the container is clear, allowing visibility through to the other side. The base also features a lion sculpture. The container is bordered with a rope or twisted ribbon-like design. These lion figures likely serve as ornamental symbols of strength and majesty. The drawing is finely detailed, with careful shading to suggest depth and dimension.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.8 cm (11 3/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10822


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Kay Whiteley

Wikidata ID

Q64592026

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