Silver and Glass Flagon

c. 1936

Carmel Wilson

Associated Names
Carmel Wilson

Artist, American, 1893 - 1977

The image shows a large, transparent urn or jug with a curved metal handle and lid against a plain backdrop. The color palette includes metallic hues like bronze and brass reflected on the metal components of the urn. The urn has a clear glass body allowing a view through it, with an ornate metal handle extending to the right. The base and lid are made of metal, enhancing the vintage appearance of the object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 26.3 cm (13 15/16 x 10 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 3/4" high; 5" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13894

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: CARMEL WILSON

Wikidata ID

Q64538090

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