Pa. German Shaving Mug and Basin

c. 1940

Carl Strehlau

Associated Names
Carl Strehlau

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Two large metal vessels are depicted in the image. One is an upright cylindrical cup with etched patterns, while the other is a shallow bowl with a spout-like extension. The color palette includes muted earthy tones such as browns, greens, and hints of reddish-brown. The cylindrical cup is positioned above and to the left of the bowl, which is placed directly below it in the center of the image. Both objects are set against a plain background.

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 colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.4 x 30.6 cm (13 9/16 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3691

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Carl Strehlau

Wikidata ID

Q64538008

You may be interested in

Loading Results