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Water Bottle

c. 1939

William H. Edwards

Associated Names

William H. Edwards

Artist, American, c. 1890 - 1947

The image shows a large ceramic bottle with a detailed relief of a grape cluster and leaves on its surface. The color palette includes shades of earthy brown, olive green, and golden hues. The bottle's body is rounded with grape and leaf details, and the neck and handles are visible.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 26.8 cm (14 x 10 9/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9" High 7" Diameter 3" Deep
Accession Number

1943.8.6258

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: William H. Edwards . 550 . Del.

Wikidata ID

Q64637089

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