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Pa. German Salt Cup

c. 1941

Charles Henning

Associated Names

Charles Henning

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative chalice or goblet as the central object. It has a peach-colored body with green leaves, a yellow-orange design, and a base with green and dark rings. The background is plain light beige. The goblet is positioned slightly above the center with empty space around it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 25.4 x 16 cm (10 x 6 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2 7/16" in diameter; 3" high
Accession Number

1943.8.3826

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64538653

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