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Oval Shaving Mug

J. Howard Iams

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an oval object resembling a shaving mug. The largest feature is a sculpture of a cherubic child resting atop the lid, cradling a basket of flowers. The color palette includes soft tones of beige, brown, and subtle hints of pink and gold. The sculpture is positioned in the center within the frame, lying horizontally along the top of the oval lid, with decorative floral motifs encircling the base of the mug.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
4401 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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