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Silver Tankard

c. 1936

Clayton Braun

Associated Names

Clayton Braun

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The image displays a pewter tankard with a hinged lid, ornate handle, and reflective surface. It is surrounded by smaller sketches, one of a rooster and the other of a decorative handle or finial. The color palette is monochrome, primarily various shades of gray.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.5 x 22.9 cm (11 5/8 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 1/8" high
Accession Number

1943.8.14360

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: CLAYTON / BRAUN

Wikidata ID

Q64540178

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