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Glass Bowl

c. 1936

Ella Josephine Sterling

Associated Names

Ella Josephine Sterling

Artist, American, 1908 - 2006

The image shows a large glass or crystal bowl with an ornate design, patterns of diamond shapes, and vertical ridges on its surface. The colors are light with hints of blue and grey, capturing the glass's transparency and reflections. The bowl is centrally positioned atop a sturdy base. A smaller sketch of the bowl with measurements is visible on the lower right side of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.3 x 35.5 cm (10 3/8 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11014

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558969

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