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Powder Flask

c. 1939

Claude Marshall

Associated Names

Claude Marshall

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a detailed drawing of an ornate powder flask with a brass-toned cap and dispenser, featuring elaborate decorative patterns on its body. The color palette includes rich browns and golds. Positioned upright, the flask is centered within the composition, set against a plain, light-colored background that enhances its intricate design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 24 cm (14 x 9 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8" long; 3 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13326

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C H Marshall

Wikidata ID

Q64540136

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