Whale Oil Can

c. 1940

Hugh Ryan

Associated Names
Hugh Ryan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A metallic pitcher with a short, curved spout and a cylindrical lid is the largest object in the image. The color palette consists of dark, earthy tones such as greens and browns with hints of patina indicating some age. Positioned in the middle of the image, the pitcher is oriented to the right, with the handle appearing on the right side and the spout extending to the left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.5 x 35.7 cm (10 7/16 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 3/4" high; 7 3/4" wide; top: 2 1/2" in diameter; bottom: 3 3/8" in diameter; spout: 5/8" in diameter, 3 3/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9117

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Hugh G. Ryan NYA.

Wikidata ID

Q64574773

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