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Toleware Coal Vase

Robert Stewart

National Gallery of Art

The image displays two large decorative urns. One urn is positioned to the left and the other to the right. Both urns have intricate designs incorporating geometric shapes and ornamental patterns in shades of gray, black, gold, red, teal, and green. The urn on the left is larger and more rounded, while the urn on the right is taller and narrower. The urns are set against a plain backdrop with a subtle wash of beige, highlighting their detailed craftsmanship. The name “R. Stewart” is inscribed in the lower right corner of the image below the urns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
4389 × 3371 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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