Butter Tub

c. 1939

Edward Unger

Associated Names
Edward Unger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large, carved wooden trough with an elongated oval shape. The color palette is neutral with shades of brown indicating the wood grain texture. The trough is positioned horizontally in the center of the frame, with "Edward Keegan" written at the bottom-center and a yellow mark on the left side. The background is off-white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.7 cm (11 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20 1/8" long; 9" wide; 3 1/2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9017


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Edward Unger

Wikidata ID

Q64557647

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