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Vase

c. 1936

Lillian Causey

Associated Names

Lillian Causey

Artist, American, 1889 - 1949

A large, purple glass vase is depicted in the image. The vase has a smooth, elongated body with a flared opening and a stable base. The color palette is primarily varying shades of purple. There are subtle highlights and shadows creating depth and a sense of transparency. The vase is positioned centrally within the frame and casts a soft shadow to its right on a neutral, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.4 x 25.2 cm (13 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10454

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LILLIAN CAUSEY

Wikidata ID

Q64593188

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