Teapot

c. 1936

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names
Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

The image features an ornate teapot in the center, accompanied by smaller sketches of design elements on the left and right. The teapot has an intricate pattern with decorative elements and a curved handle. The lid has a scalloped edge and a small floral ornament on top. The color palette includes shades of gray and teal, with teal emphasizing the lines and details of the teapot. In the top right corner, there is a small sketch showing a top view of the lid, and on the left, there is a close-up of a panel from the opposite side of the teapot. The teapot is positioned centrally, with the handle extending to the left and the spout reaching out towards the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, heightening, and pen and inkon paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6" High 8" Wide 4" Deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7492


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in ink: Tpo - Showing / Lid Insertion; center left in ink: Center Panel / of Opposite Side; lower right in ink: R.E. Atkinson

Wikidata ID

Q64619775

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