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Fruit and shells [art original].

Fruit and shells [art original].

 
 
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Author/Artist: 
La Farge, John, 1835-1910.
Publisher: 
1882-1885.
Subjects: 
Glass painting and staining United States 19th century.
Record Number
Bib ID: 
112382
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Description
1 art original : watercolor and pencil on paper ; 39 x 43 cm.
Notes
Notable acquisition 2009.
Displayed in the exhibition titled "Drawings for American stained glass" held at the Rakow Research Library from May 17-December 31, 2010.
Photographed January 2010 (Photography no. 2000014024).
Dimensions include mat.
Study for stained glass window. Central design features grapes in bowl; it is the only colored portion of design. On each side of central design is an arabesque design with shells in pencil; two different geometric patterns are designed along top and bottom.
A William Vareika Fine Arts Ltd. label is affixed to backing verso; "working decorative sketch with clam shell form" is the title that appears on label along with "W76".