Toleware Canister

c. 1941

Lelah Nelson

Associated Names
Lelah Nelson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a cylindrical object with an oval top resembling a can or container as the largest object decorated with the illustration of a round fruit and green leafy designs. The color palette includes earthy tones such as brown, green, and hints of orange and red on the fruit, set against a beige background. Positioned in the center of the image, the container stands out against the plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 22.2 cm (11 1/8 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15195

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Lelah Nelson

Wikidata ID

Q64592878

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