A large, translucent blue glass vase is shown in the center of the image. The vase has a curved shape and a slightly flared rim. The dominant colors are blue for the vase and muted beige for the background, which highlights the vibrancy of the glass. The vase is centered towards the bottom of the composition, with negative space surrounding it.

Christmas Light

c. 1936

Medium: watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 3297 × 4299px

Description

A large, translucent blue glass vase is shown in the center of the image. The vase has a curved shape and a slightly flared rim. The dominant colors are blue for the vase and muted beige for the background, which highlights the vibrancy of the glass. The vase is centered towards the bottom of the composition, with negative space surrounding it.

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