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Silver Creamer

1936

Simon Weiss

Associated Names

Simon Weiss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a pencil drawing of a metallic pitcher, featuring intricate details and a handle. The drawing uses a range of graphite tones to highlight shadows and highlights. It includes a monogram near the base of the pitcher and a technical side view sketch with dimensions in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.8 x 23 cm (12 1/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" long; 4 1/4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.14339

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: S. Weiss

Wikidata ID

Q64631675

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