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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Bowl

c. 1940

Van Silvay

Associated Names

Van Silvay

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a delicate glass vase with a wide, open rim and a series of swirling, curved details near its base. The vase is clear with a light turquoise color, giving it an airy and translucent appearance. Positioned centrally in the image, it is set against a plain, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 33.2 x 24.8 cm (13 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10579

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: VAN. Silvay.

Wikidata ID

Q64633448

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