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The image features a detailed sketch of a decorative ceramic pot with intricate relief work on its surface. The pot is predominantly in shades of blue, surrounded by lighter colors of the paper, creating contrast. Above the pot, there are small sketches of insignia and a ship, while below there is a sketch of two people seated at a table. The pot occupies the central position, with the smaller sketches arranged neatly above and below it.
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The image features a detailed sketch of a decorative ceramic pot with intricate relief work on its surface. The pot is predominantly in shades of blue, surrounded by lighter colors of the paper, creating contrast. Above the pot, there are small sketches of insignia and a ship, while below there is a sketch of two people seated at a table. The pot occupies the central position, with the smaller sketches arranged neatly above and below it.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bowl: "Sinking of the Maine"

Edith Magnette

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 10" x 9 1/2"
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.7145
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Trenton
  • American
  • United States
  • military
  • Sinking of the Maine
Inscription

center left in graphite: E. Magnette

NGA object ID 19343. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.