Teapot

c. 1936

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names
Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

The image shows a ceramic teapot with a floral and leaf design. It has a large spout and handle designed to mimic bamboo. The colors are beige, brown, and hint of green. The teapot is placed centrally on a plain background with the spout pointing left and the handle on the right. The lid is slightly off its top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7"H 8 3/4" Dia(hndl to spt) 3 7/8" Dia(top) 6" Dia(max) 4 3/8"Dia(bot)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7495

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: R.F. Atkinson

Wikidata ID

Q64619776

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