Toleware Teapot

1935/1942

Henry Murphy

Associated Names
Henry Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a dark, vintage watering can with a curved handle and floral motifs in faded red, green, and blue hues. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns and grays, set against a beige background with darker spots. The watering can is centrally positioned in the frame, with the spout pointing to the left and the handle extending to the right.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.4 x 33.3 cm (17 7/8 x 13 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15193

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: H. O. Murphy / Me 20 / Sept 2-29

Wikidata ID

Q64573974

You may be interested in

Loading Results