Cruet

c. 1936

Roberta Elvis

Associated Names
Roberta Elvis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an illustration of a decorative vase or jug with a large spherical stopper and a curved handle attached to its side. The vase is adorned with intricate details, including spiral patterns and textured surfaces. The primary color used in the image is a soft, muted blue-gray, with shading that adds depth to the object. Positioned centrally, the vase takes up most of the image space. Below the vase, the text "ACTUAL SIZE" is written. In the bottom left corner, there is an artist's signature, "R. ELVY." The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 24.5 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11220


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: R. ELVIS

Wikidata ID

Q64629315

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