Shaving Mug

c. 1941

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image features an old-fashioned metal mug with a rectangular compartment attached to its side, which holds a small round wooden tool. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones, including browns, grays, and rusty oranges. The mug is positioned with its handle pointing to the right, and the wooden tool protrudes from the compartment on the left side of the mug. The mug sits against a plain light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.9 x 24.5 cm (12 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 1/8" in diameter; 4 5/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12711

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618317

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