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The image shows a large amber-colored glass vase with a curvaceous body and a narrow neck. The color palette consists mainly of amber and golden hues, with darker brown and hints of yellow tones due to light reflections and shadowing on the glass surface. The vase is centrally positioned on the canvas, standing upright against a plain beige background.
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The image shows a large amber-colored glass vase with a curvaceous body and a narrow neck. The color palette consists mainly of amber and golden hues, with darker brown and hints of yellow tones due to light reflections and shadowing on the glass surface. The vase is centrally positioned on the canvas, standing upright against a plain beige background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Amber Jar (Blown)

Ralph Atkinson

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.10997
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American
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lower right in watercolor: Atkinson / 1-37

NGA object ID 23092. 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.