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Silver Flagon

c. 1936

Lawrence Flynn

Associated Names

Lawrence Flynn

Artist, American, 1900 - 1973

The image depicts a tall pitcher with a lid and an ornate handle. The color palette consists of a beige background and black lines outlining the pitcher. The pitcher is centered in the composition with the handle extending to the right. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 24.8 cm (14 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 15 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.14117

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Lawrence / Flynn

Wikidata ID

Q64592750

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