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Mortar and Pestle

c. 1937

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names

Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metallic mortar and pestle. The mortar is centrally positioned with the pestle resting inside it. The color palette consists of different shades of brown and bronze with golden highlights, creating a shiny metal look. The background is plain and off-white, emphasizing the reflective surfaces of the objects.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.8 x 24.4 cm (13 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 7/8" high; 5 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12663

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: GTranspota Jr.

Wikidata ID

Q64571750

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