Compote (Blue Urn)

c. 1936

Albert Eyth

Associated Names
Albert Eyth

Artist, American, c. 1890 - 1955

The image shows a line drawing of a vessel, possibly a vase or urn, with a wide rim, a narrow neck, and a flared base. Below it is an octagonal shape drawn, likely representing a top view or base pattern. The color palette is monochrome, with black or dark ink lines on a beige or light brown background. The vessel is positioned in the upper half of the image, centered, while the octagonal shape is directly beneath it, also centered, with both objects aligned along a vertical axis.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 24.4 cm (13 7/8 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11247


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64533789

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