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Cobalt Blue Cup

c. 1936

Robert Stewart

Associated Names

Robert Stewart

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large blue glass mug with a handle on its right side. The color palette is mainly blue, with different shades creating depth and highlighting the glass texture. The mug is placed centrally in the image against a plain, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 36.6 cm (11 7/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11081

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Robert Stewart Jr.

Wikidata ID

Q64629153

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