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Tray

1935/1942

Myra Newswanger

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Myra Newswanger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular tray with slightly upward-curving sides. The tray is predominantly painted in red with decorative elements in gold and green. It is adorned with floral and leaf patterns inside. The color palette consists of red, gold, and green with hints of white and black. The tray is positioned at an angle on a neutral surface, casting a soft shadow below on a plain beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

oil paint on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 50.8 cm (14 1/8 x 20 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.18120

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64617993

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