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Celery Vase

c. 1939

Palmyra Pimentel

Associated Names

Palmyra Pimentel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a tall, intricately designed glass goblet with detailed engravings on its surface. The color palette is minimal with shades of gray, suggesting a monochrome illustration. The goblet is the central focus of the image, standing upright and fully visible.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10887

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Palmyra Pimentel

Wikidata ID

Q64618784

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