Salt Dip

c. 1936

John Dana

Associated Names
John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a bowl and two additional views or variations. The drawing depicts a detailed bowl with ornate patterns in a deep purple or indigo color. The central bowl illustration is rich with geometric and floral motifs. Flanking the main drawing are two smaller designs in the same color scheme. One shows a frontal view of a bowl with complex engravings, while the other illustrates the base or interior with star-like patterns. The single color emphasizes the craftsmanship and artistry of the pieces.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11301


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JOHN DANA

Wikidata ID

Q64582320

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