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Theorem painting

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1815-1850

GUSN

GUSN-8086

Description

Stylized flowers in blue bowl stenciled and painted on white velvet. Bowl stands on brownish-orange table top. Mounted under glass. Molded wood frame with gilt gesso.

Details

Descriptive Terms

theorems (paintings)
paintings (visual works)
gesso
gilding
glass (material)
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
stenciling
velvet (fabric weave)
wood (plant material)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Velvet
Glass
Gesso
Gilded
Stenciled
Painted
Molded
Flower
Bowl
PAINTING

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19.875 x 22.375 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.497

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