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The image displays a large, intricately detailed cup or vase in the center of a simple, minimalist background. The object has a reflective surface, an ornate design around its upper portion, and a color palette mainly comprised of greys. In the lower right corner, there is a smaller outline drawing of the same object.
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The image displays a large, intricately detailed cup or vase in the center of a simple, minimalist background. The object has a reflective surface, an ornate design around its upper portion, and a color palette mainly comprised of greys. In the lower right corner, there is a smaller outline drawing of the same object.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beaker

Charlotte Winter

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28.9 x 22.8 cm (11 3/8 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17550
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: CH Whittier.

NGA object ID 29639. 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.