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Liquor Flask

1935/1942

Arthur G. Merkley

Associated Names

Arthur G. Merkley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, transparent glass bottle with a cylindrical neck and a flat, wide body that tapers slightly towards the top. The bottle has a subtle yellowish-brown tint, giving it an antique appearance. The background is a plain, light beige color, and the bottle is centrally positioned in the image, standing upright with its base near the bottom-center. Soft reflections and highlights on the glass surface suggest a light source from the left side.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10698

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FULL SIZE Arthur G. Merkley

Wikidata ID

Q64536610

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