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Stiegel Perfume Vial

c. 1936

John Jordan

Associated Names

John Jordan

Artist, American, born England, 1890 - 1944

The image shows a large glass bottle with a decorative starburst pattern on its body, predominantly in shades of purple. There are outline sketches of the bottle in different views positioned above and below it. The color palette includes deep purple and violet hues against a light beige or cream background. The bottle is centered within the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10677

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582803

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