Earthenware Ale Bottle

c. 1937

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names
Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall, cylindrical bottle with a slightly wider base and a narrow top at the center. The bottle is primarily brown with subtle metallic variations and has the text "NH.25" on it. The color palette is muted with earthy tones on a beige background. The bottle is the main focus in the image with empty space around it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 3/4" High 3 5/8" Dia.(bot) 1" Dia.(mouth)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5183

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: G. Transpota, Jr.

Wikidata ID

Q64571735

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