Glass Darning Ball

c. 1941

Paul Ward

Associated Names
Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a central form with a series of rounded bulges that transitions from a large bulbous shape to a succession of smaller connected ovals resembling a segmented tube. The lines are smooth and softly shaded, enhancing the abstract nature of the artwork. The monochromatic shading adds to the simplicity and ambiguity of the object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.1 x 33.1 cm (9 1/8 x 13 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10595

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: P. Ward

Wikidata ID

Q64619174

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