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Bowl

Philip Smith

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, round, brown ceramic bowl with visible cracks on its surface, placed on a wooden surface. The color palette consists of warm earth tones, including various shades of brown and hints of amber in the bowl, complemented by the light brown of the wood beneath. Positioned centrally, the bowl dominates the image, casting a subtle shadow on the right side, while the word "BOWL - CIRCA 1825" is written above it in simple, capitalized letters.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3012 × 2397 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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