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The image shows a delicate glass vase with a wide, open rim and a series of swirling, curved details near its base. The vase is clear with a light turquoise color, giving it an airy and translucent appearance. Positioned centrally in the image, it is set against a plain, off-white background.
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The image shows a delicate glass vase with a wide, open rim and a series of swirling, curved details near its base. The vase is clear with a light turquoise color, giving it an airy and translucent appearance. Positioned centrally in the image, it is set against a plain, off-white background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bowl

Van Silvay

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 33.2 x 24.8 cm (13 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.10579
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New Jersey
  • American
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lower right in graphite: VAN. Silvay.

NGA object ID 22674. 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.