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Silver Caster

1936

Louis Annino

Associated Names

Louis Annino

Artist, American, 1909 - 1991

The image shows a detailed drawing of a bulbous salt shaker on a standalone stem with a broad base. The color palette is primarily gray, depicting the metallic texture and reflections on the shaker's surface. A small line drawing of the same shaker is in the bottom left corner. The signature "Louis Amateis" and initials "B.M." are inscribed along the right and bottom right edges.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.5 x 22.8 cm (11 5/8 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.13907

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Louis Annino / 12-23-36

Wikidata ID

Q64593387

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