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Copper Bucket

c. 1940

Dana Bartlett

Associated Names

Dana Bartlett

Artist, American, 1882 - 1957

The image shows a large brass or bronze bucket with a textured scalloped and fluted design. The color palette is warm metallic with hints of reddish-copper tones. The bucket is positioned centrally with elaborate body and multiple rings at the top. The background is plain and neutral.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 27.2 cm (14 x 10 11/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: Approx. 20"high (with handle); 12"wide
Accession Number

1943.8.6649

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DANA BARTLETT

Wikidata ID

Q64540685

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