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Ornamental Basket

c. 1936

Robert Stewart

Associated Names

Robert Stewart

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a decorative ceramic pot with intricate designs of vines and flowers. The pot has a gradient from light blue to white, with brown vines and white floral accents. A handle is raised on the top, with vines cascading down the sides, and floral motifs on the rim and body.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Accession Number

1943.8.11330

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 143, pl. 429.

Wikidata ID

Q64629158

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