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Glazed Clay Bowl

1935/1942

Clyde L. Cheney

Associated Names

Clyde L. Cheney

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1968

The image shows a large ceramic bowl with a dark, glossy interior and a matte earthy exterior. The color palette includes deep blacks and browns with hints of orange on the outside of the bowl. Positioned centrally and slightly tilted to the right, the bowl dominates the composition, resting on a light, neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 35.9 cm (11 x 14 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.7430

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Scale 2/3" = 1" Irregular Bowl; lower right: Clyde L. Cheney

Wikidata ID

Q64540273

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