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Vinegar and Oil Bottle

Chris Makrenos

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two large red, heart-shaped glass bottles with long necks crossed at the top. The bottles are embellished with ornate, metallic designs on their fronts. The color palette is primarily red, with hints of silver or white accentuating the designs on the bottles, set against a light beige background. The two bottles are centrally positioned and take up most of the image space, with their necks leaning towards each other to create an 'X' shape.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3372 × 4386 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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