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Soap Kettle

c. 1937

Clyde L. Cheney

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Clyde L. Cheney

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1968

A large, metal pot with a handle is depicted in a drawing. The pot is set upon three short feet. An inset drawing in the upper left corner shows a detailed sketch of the pot's handle from above. The color palette includes shades of brown, gray, black, and white. The pot is centrally positioned, casting a shadow.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.4 x 23.1 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11941

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "Soap Kettle" Scale 1" = 4"; lower right in graphite: Clyde L. Cheney

Wikidata ID

Q64540284

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