Pewter Dram Bottle

c. 1936

Henry Meyers

Associated Names
Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a circular flask. The image shows a round, flask-like object with concentric circles on its surface, viewed from the front. Below the main illustration, there are three smaller technical drawings displaying different perspectives and dimensions of the flask. The drawing has a precise and meticulous style, indicating it is a study or concept for an object design. The details include careful shading to suggest volume and texture, emphasizing the object's symmetrical, mechanical aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.5 x 23 cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 7/8" high; 3 7/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13044

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: -MEYERS-

Wikidata ID

Q64573861

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