Silver Sugar Bowl

c. 1936

Hester Duany

Associated Names
Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The image features a large, detailed urn or trophy-like object with a lid and a decorative finial on top, drawn in a metallic style. The color palette is mostly shades of gray, emphasizing the metallic appearance. The urn is centrally positioned on a pedestal with ornate engravings decorating its front. Additional elements include an oval pattern above and to the left of the urn, a smaller schematic drawing of the urn to the right, and a floral motif positioned midway down the page.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.5 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/8" high; 4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14037

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Hester Duany

Wikidata ID

Q64574281

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