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Porcelain Lavabo

c. 1938

Al Curry

Associated Names

Al Curry

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large rendering of a samovar in the center. The color palette is muted, with beige, soft browns, and metallic blues. There are two smaller line drawings of samovars in the upper left and lower right corners. The background is plain light beige.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.9 x 44.5 cm (14 1/8 x 17 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.5082

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64533509

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