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Sugar Bowl

Joseph Sudek

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed sketch of a lidded glass container with ornate handles at the center, flanked by drawings of smaller figures below. The color palette is mostly neutral with light pastels, featuring pale blues and yellows. The large lidded jar takes up the central space, with decorative yellow accents on the rim and handles. Underneath, there is a small drawing of a sculpted head to the left of a rectangular stamp or signature mark.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3365 × 4175 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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