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Bowl: "Sinking of the Maine"

Edith Magnette

National Gallery of Art

The image features a detailed sketch of a decorative ceramic pot with intricate relief work on its surface. The pot is predominantly in shades of blue, surrounded by lighter colors of the paper, creating contrast. Above the pot, there are small sketches of insignia and a ship, while below there is a sketch of two people seated at a table. The pot occupies the central position, with the smaller sketches arranged neatly above and below it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3451 × 4639 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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