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Powder Flask

1941

T. Joyce

Associated Names

T. Joyce

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a decorative powder flask as the largest object, with earthy tones such as shades of brown and brass-like gold. The flask is upright in the center with intricate carvings on its surface, and the background is off-white with an aged appearance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.3 x 26.8 cm (13 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13338

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: 6/30/41 Copper Powder Flask T. Joyce

Wikidata ID

Q64633009

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