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Sugar Bowl

Henry Moran

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, intricately designed glass jar with a lid, centered against a plain backdrop. The color palette consists mainly of soft grays and whites, with subtle hints of reflections and shine that suggest transparency and illuminate the glass's surfaces. Positioned directly in the middle of the composition, the jar sits on a flat surface, displaying its symmetrical and curved shape with a wide base tapering into a narrower neck and topped with a decorative lid.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3409 × 4709 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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