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Teapot

1935/1942

Erwin Schwabe

Associated Names

Erwin Schwabe

Artist, American, 1886 - 1977

The image shows a teapot crafted in the shape of a cottage. The teapot has a thatched roof, detailed windows, and a door. It is predominantly beige and brown, with accents of green, red, and earthy tones. Positioned centrally on a light background, the teapot's spout is designed as a tree branch on the left, and its handle resembles another branch on the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, gouache, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.7 x 30.4 cm (10 1/2 x 11 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.7490

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Erwin Schwabe.

Wikidata ID

Q64559895

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