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Inkwell

c. 1936

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names

Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image features a cylindrical, intricately carved green container with black accents. The color palette consists of shades of green, with darker green and black detailing, against a light background. The container is centrally positioned with a slight shadow to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11038

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64618305

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