Bowl

c. 1936

Marie Alain

Associated Names
Marie Alain

Artist, American, 1895 - 1974

The image displays a ceramic bowl with intricate designs painted on its surface. The bowl has a decorative band along the inner rim with yellow triangles bordered by blue lines, green leaves, and small red flowers. The exterior of the bowl features a stylized floral pattern with blue flowers, green leaves, and larger golden-brown flowers. The color palette includes beige, blue, green, yellow, brown, and red. The bowl is centered in the image, viewed slightly from the side, with the rim facing upward, showcasing both its interior and exterior decorations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.1 x 35.8 cm (10 11/16 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 3/4" High 9" Dia(top) 5" Dia(bot)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7218

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marie B. Alain

Wikidata ID

Q64595152

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