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Glass Vase

1935/1942

Richard Whitaker

Associated Names

Richard Whitaker

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a single ornate glass vase with a broad, ribbed rim and a bulbous body accented with wavy, decorative elements, positioned centrally on a plain background. The color palette is predominantly a gradient of blue and green hues, creating a translucent effect on the vase, while the background is an off-white or light tan color. The vase is situated in the center of the canvas, with empty space surrounding it on all sides.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 22.9 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10572

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Richard Whitaker

Wikidata ID

Q64628779

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