Gourd Bottle

c. 1938

Sydney Roberts

Associated Names
Sydney Roberts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large, bulbous gourd with a narrow neck, painted in shades of deep green, light green, and rustic orange. The gourd is positioned upright in the center of the composition and has a small rope or string hanging from its top. The color palette consists of greens and muted oranges on a cream background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36 x 24.9 cm (14 3/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" long; 5" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8770

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64632898

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