Sponge Cup

c. 1936

John Dana

Associated Names
John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a transparent glass bowl with a rounded, smooth shape dominating the composition. The color palette consists primarily of light blues and clear hues, giving the glass a cool, almost aquatic appearance, set against a pale, neutral background. The bowl is centrally positioned, with its slightly flared edges creating subtle reflections and shadows, enhancing its three-dimensional form. The name "JOHN DANA" is written at the bottom right of the image, just beneath the bowl.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 23 cm (11 1/2 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10641

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JOHN DANA

Wikidata ID

Q64582256

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