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Pewter Pitcher

c. 1936

Charles Cullen

Associated Names

Charles Cullen

Artist, American, 1888 - 1939

The drawing features a teapot with a lid and a curved handle, occupying most of the image space. The color palette is composed of shades of gray, creating a monochrome effect. The teapot is situated centrally, with the spout pointing to the left and the handle curving upwards on the right side. The background is a plain, light beige.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.5 x 22.8 cm (11 1/4 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 3/4" high; 2 5/16" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13162

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64538412

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