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Pa. German Earthenware Bowl

Jessica Price

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, intricately designed lidded ceramic bowl with detailed carvings forming patterns of arches and lines. The bowl is a rich, warm brown color, suggestive of terracotta material. Positioned centrally, the lid is slightly offset to the upper right, displaying a decorative knob and leaf-like detail. A close-up detail of one of the handle designs is seen in a smaller rectangle to the bottom left. The brown color palette dominates the image, with subtle variations providing texture and depth to the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4279 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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