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Glass Wine Decanter

c. 1937

Erwin Schwabe

Associated Names

Erwin Schwabe

Artist, American, 1886 - 1977

The image shows a detailed drawing of a glass decanter with an ornate stopper. The color palette is primarily monochromatic, consisting of gray tones. Positioned centrally on the page, the decanter is symmetrically aligned, with the stopper extending upward. The clear lines and shading illustrate the decanter's contours and dimensions effectively.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 28.2 cm (14 1/8 x 11 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11137

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Erwin Schwabe

Wikidata ID

Q64559904

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