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Shaker Scales

c. 1939

George V. Vezolles

Associated Names

George V. Vezolles

Artist, American, 1885 - 1956

The image shows a balance scale with two large, green, bowl-shaped pans hanging from a metal beam by reddish-brown cords. The scale is centered in the image, with the pans hanging equally on the left and right sides. The color palette is subtle, primarily beige with muted tones of green and brown.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.3 x 45.8 cm (14 5/16 x 18 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 15 1/2" high; 6" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13684

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo. V. Vezolles

Wikidata ID

Q64571627

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