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Bowl

c. 1940

Alvin Shiren

Associated Names

Alvin Shiren

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a translucent glass vase with a light blue color and transparent qualities. It has a flared top and decorative elements on its body. The background is an off-white or light beige color. The vase is positioned in the center of the image, with the name "ALVIN SHIRKEN" shown in small letters near the bottom left corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.2 x 22.5 cm (11 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2 5/8" high; 5" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.17834

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: ALVIN SHIREN

Wikidata ID

Q64534712

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