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Soup Bowl

c. 1936

William Kerby

Associated Names

William Kerby

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a round ceramic bowl with a decorative band around its upper exterior. The band features a pattern with large blue leaves, green accents, and red vine-like elements, all set against a cream background with a pink border at the top. The bowl is made of light grey ceramic material. It is centered in the image and slightly facing to the left, standing out against the plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.9 x 30.9 cm (9 7/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6" Wide 3 1/4" High
Accession Number

1943.8.7253

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64637557

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