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The image shows a large ceramic vase with two handles. The vase displays a design with green and teal decorative motifs and spherical elements. The primary color is a gradient of brown shades, transitioning from lighter to darker tones. The handles are teal in color and complement the decorative pattern. The vase is positioned upright in the center against a plain, light-colored background.
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The image shows a large ceramic vase with two handles. The vase displays a design with green and teal decorative motifs and spherical elements. The primary color is a gradient of brown shades, transitioning from lighter to darker tones. The handles are teal in color and complement the decorative pattern. The vase is positioned upright in the center against a plain, light-colored background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Amber Vase

Richard Taylor

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.1 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.11382
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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lower right in watercolor: Richard Taylor

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