Decorated Glass Flask

c. 1940

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

The image depicts a decorative bottle with a white background. The bottle is adorned with colorful floral and circular patterns in red, blue, and yellow, as well as a central oval motif showcasing a simple sketch of a bird standing on a plant. The bottle has an ornate design and a small metal cap at the top. The color palette is subtly muted with pops of bright red, blue, and yellow set against a neutral off-white background. Positioned in the center of the composition, the bottle is upright and dominates the scene, with its intricate patterns clearly visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.1 x 31.5 cm (13 7/16 x 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16524


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 99, no. 201.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo. J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571415

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