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Ship in a Bottle

c. 1936

Charles R. Shane

Associated Names

Charles R. Shane

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A large glass bottle holds a miniature ship inside. The bottle is placed horizontally on a multicolored base. The base features a sailboat with several masts surrounded by blue water. The color palette includes muted tones such as greens, blues, and browns, along with pops of orange and black from the base's geometric pattern. The glass bottle is centrally positioned and tilted at an angle with the base supporting it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 35.6 cm (11 7/16 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13717

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64538836

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