Pan

c. 1939

Nicholas Acampora

Associated Names
Nicholas Acampora

Artist, American, born Italy, 1886 - 1950

The image shows a large, round metallic pot with a long, curved handle and three slender, curved legs. The pot and handle are primarily a brownish bronze color with hints of wear and subtle metallic sheen. The surface of the pot appears to have a hammered texture. The pot is positioned upright with the handle extending to the right and three legs splayed for balance on the light beige background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Original IAD Object: 8 3/4" in diameter; 7" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17088

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 93, no. 186.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 480, no. 1695.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Acampora

Wikidata ID

Q64618220

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