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Terra Cotta Flower Jar

c. 1936

Cecily Edwards

Associated Names

Cecily Edwards

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large copper vessel with a wide, curved brim and a rounded base. The color palette includes muted shades of brown and copper with hints of green and purple. The vessel is placed centrally on a light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 26.6 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9 3/4" high; 9" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.14804

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64538156

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