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Covered Compote

James Vail

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large glass or crystal lidded bowl with an ornate stem and base. The bowl is light blue-green and transparent, with a reflective quality. It is placed centrally on the canvas, with an intricate handle on the lid. Below the main object to the left, there is a side profile view of the lid and a scale notation, along with two circular diagrams indicating dimensions. The background is minimalistic beige.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3260 × 4647 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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