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c. 1938

Howell Rosenbaum

Associated Names
Howell Rosenbaum

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an ornately decorated flask as the main subject. The flask is mainly brown with metallic gold elements, featuring a detailed pattern resembling a seashell. It has a fixture at the top for sealing or pouring. The color palette is warm with earth tones like brown and gold. A long, thin strap attached to the flask forms a loop in the upper part of the image. The flask is oriented vertically in the center of the frame against a light gray background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.7 x 25.7 cm (16 13/16 x 10 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" wide; 8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16740

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574522

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