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Bowl

1935/1942

Van Silvay

Associated Names

Van Silvay

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a translucent amber-colored bowl against an off-white background. The bowl has a rounded shape with a slightly thicker rim and a small circular base. The color palette is warm amber with subtle shading variations indicating a glassy texture. The bowl is positioned centrally with space around it, suggesting a straight-on, eye-level perspective.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.9 x 22.1 cm (11 3/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16519

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: VAN. Silvay.

Wikidata ID

Q64633464

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