Pewter Chalice

1935/1942

James Vail

Associated Names
James H.C. Vail

Artist, American, 1905 - 1971

The image shows a realistic drawing of a metallic goblet in the center of the canvas. A sketch of a pitcher, goblets, and a plate is in the bottom right corner. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily black, white, and gray. The goblet is central, while the additional items are smaller in the lower right corner. A signature is in the lower left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 25 cm (14 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 5.8" high; 3 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13071

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: James Vail

Wikidata ID

Q64580725

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