Leather Water Bucket

c. 1938

Alexander Anderson

Associated Names
Alexander Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There is a large leather bucket in the center of the image. The bucket is darkly shaded and has a handle looped through metal rings at the top. The color palette includes muted browns and grays, creating a classic sepia tone. The drawing shows detailed texture and form of the bucket, including the handle and stitching. The image has a plain, light background that emphasizes the bucket's shape and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 24.3 cm (13 7/8 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10218

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Alexander Anderson

Wikidata ID

Q64534099

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