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Mug

c. 1941

Sydney Roberts

Associated Names

Sydney Roberts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large copper mug with a dark handle as the central object. The color palette includes earthy tones of brownish copper and a darker hue for the handle. The mug is positioned centrally with the handle extending to the left side. The background is a light, neutral shade. A signature is visible near the bottom on the right side.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 33.4 x 30.8 cm (13 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 1/4" high; 4 1/4" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.16934

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: SYD A. Roberts.

Wikidata ID

Q64632924

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