Sperm Oil Can

c. 1937

Amelia Tuccio

Associated Names
Amelia Tuccio

Artist, American, born Italy, 1904 - 1977

The image shows a large, metal watering can or pitcher with a curved handle and a long spout as the central object. The color palette is primarily shades of gray, creating a monochrome effect in black and white. The watering can is slightly angled with its spout extending to the right and the handle to the left, against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" high; top: 5 5/16 in diameter; top: 2 11/16" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9120

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Amelia Tuccio.

Wikidata ID

Q64534725

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