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Shoe Blacking Bottle

c. 1940

Anne Nemtzoff

Associated Names

Anne Nemtzoff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a single glass bottle standing upright against a plain background. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones, with the bottle appearing to be a translucent brownish-green shade. Positioned centrally, the bottle is the main focus on a light, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.5 x 23.1 cm (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17330

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Anne Nemtzoff

Wikidata ID

Q64536058

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