Covered Compote

c. 1936

James Vail

Associated Names
James H.C. Vail

Artist, American, 1905 - 1971

The image shows a large glass or crystal lidded bowl with an ornate stem and base. The bowl is light blue-green and transparent, with a reflective quality. It is placed centrally on the canvas, with an intricate handle on the lid. Below the main object to the left, there is a side profile view of the lid and a scale notation, along with two circular diagrams indicating dimensions. The background is minimalistic beige.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.3 cm (14 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11245

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: James Vail. jr.

Wikidata ID

Q64580721

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