Silver Christening Bowl

1940

Paul Ward

Associated Names
Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of decorative floral and scroll motifs. The image depicts an ornamental design consisting of intricate floral patterns and scrolls, with a central oval frame containing illegible script or initials. Two horizontal borders are present above and below the main design area consisting of repeating patterns. The motifs are detailed with shading to give a sense of dimension, and they are symmetrically arranged around the central piece. The work is likely a study or sketch for decorative art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.1 cm (9 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 3/8" high; 6 7/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13875

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: full size P. Ward

Wikidata ID

Q64619207

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