Bowl

c. 1936

Roberta Elvis

Associated Names
Roberta Elvis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a detailed drawing of a decorative glass bowl labeled as "Actual Size." Below the bowl, there is a close-up of the pattern featuring leaf-like motifs. In the bottom right corner, there is a sectional view of the bowl showing the scalloped edge and patterned base. The color palette is shades of gray, giving a monochromatic appearance to the illustration. The primary objects are aligned vertically down the center of the page, with the words "ELVIS," "ACTUAL SIZE," "PATTERN," and "SECTION" labeled in uppercase font near the respective objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 24.4 cm (12 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11212


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: R. ELVIS

Wikidata ID

Q64629311

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