Tin Egg Boiler

c. 1938

Richard Barnett

Associated Names
Richard Barnett

Artist, American, 1918 - 1986

The image shows a dark metallic watering can with a long spout and a partially open hinged lid. The color palette is mainly earthy brown tones with darker shades highlighting the metal's texture. The watering can is centrally positioned, taking up most of the image, with the handle extending to the left. The open lid tilts slightly upward to the right. In the lower right corner, there is a smaller sketch of the watering can with additional lines and circles inside.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.1 x 54.1 cm (16 9/16 x 21 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9758

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: RICHARD BARNETT

Wikidata ID

Q64620458

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