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Toleware Tray

1935/1942

David S. De Vault

Associated Names

David S. De Vault

Artist, American, 1876 - 1963

This is a painting of a decorative floral pattern with an unfinished section. The artwork features intricate floral designs placed within the outline of a rectangular frame. The top section of the painting is detailed with vibrant colors like pink, yellow, and green against a dark background. Below, the composition remains incomplete, with elements sketched in grayscale and an area covered in black.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.9 x 25.2 cm (14 1/2 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15217

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: David S DeVault

Wikidata ID

Q64540919

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