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Carved Stone Urn

Clyde L. Cheney

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a white decorative architectural element, possibly a capital or base, adorned with intricate carvings of foliage and fruit motifs. The design features a band of stylized acanthus leaves and grapes, with a cylindrical form and slightly narrower bottom adorned with rounded bead-like protrusions. Adjacent to the main image is a detailed sketch showing the sculpture in relation to an architectural column. The piece appears solid with well-defined carvings highlighting its decorative elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite and watercolor on paper
Dimensions
3385 × 4298 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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