Silver Teapot

c. 1936

Hester Duany

Associated Names
Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The image shows a detailed drawing of a metal teapot. The teapot has a long spout, a curved handle, and a domed lid with a small knob on top. The drawing is primarily grayscale, giving it a vintage look. The teapot is adorned with intricate floral patterns and a shield-shaped emblem with inscribed letters. Smaller sketches to the right show different perspectives of the teapot, and an enlarged detail of the emblem is in the upper left corner. The drawing emphasizes the craftsmanship and design features of the teapot.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 30 cm (9 1/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" wide; 7 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14515

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Hester Duany

Wikidata ID

Q64574314

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