Silver Beaker

c. 1936

Richard Schoene

Associated Names
Richard Schoene

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed pencil sketch of an ornate metallic vase decorated with intricate patterns and floral designs in a monochromatic color palette of greyscale shades. In the center of the vase is an oval medallion with a figure inside, surrounded by floral motifs. Additional sketches of figures and motifs related to the vase design are in the upper right and lower left corners. In the bottom right corner, there is a small schematic drawing of the vase with the name Richard Schöne beneath it. The larger vase is centrally placed, taking up most of the space in the artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 2 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14397


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Richard Schoene

Wikidata ID

Q64628560

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