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The image features an abstract composition dominated by rounded shapes and smooth curves shaded in blue. On the side, there is a circular emblem with the word "LAFAYET" inscribed alongside a star and a wheel-like pattern. The main shape resembles a stylized teapot or horn, merging familiar elements into an abstract form.
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The image features an abstract composition dominated by rounded shapes and smooth curves shaded in blue. On the side, there is a circular emblem with the word "LAFAYET" inscribed alongside a star and a wheel-like pattern. The main shape resembles a stylized teapot or horn, merging familiar elements into an abstract form.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Blue Salt Boat

Margaret Stottlemeyer

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.11306
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Sandwich
Inscription

center right in watercolor: M.A.R.S. *

NGA object ID 23401. 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.