Vessel

1935/1942

Vincent Burzy

Associated Names
Vincent Burzy

Artist, American, born Italy, c. 1889 - 1948

The image shows two pottery vessels with intricate geometric patterns. The upper vessel has bold zig-zags and triangular designs, while the lower vessel has more rounded and interlocking shapes. The color palette includes shades of brown, beige, and black. Both vessels are positioned centrally, with the first one above the second. Handwritten notes adjacent to each drawing provide details about the pots and their origins.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.5 cm (11 15/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12106


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Vincent Burzy October 14 / South West Hall Case no. 1 / Zuni; lower right in graphite: Pottery Clay / Decoration, painted

Wikidata ID

Q64633696

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