Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object name
Plate
Date
1880-1920
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 11 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 28.6 x 18.1 cm )
Description
Colorless pressed lead glass plate; oval shape with scalloped edge, with standing figure of a young man holding a telescope under his arm at center, a band of stylized leaves and flowers on rim, and a scallop shell in high relief at each end.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Coates
Object Number
1971.110g
Marks
pressed: on band of figure's cap: "AFORE"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
