Pewter Coffee Urn

c. 1936

Philip Johnson

Associated Names
Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, ornate urn-shaped vessel with a lid and handles, displayed in the center. The vessel is in shades of metallic gray with a golden spout as the centerpiece detail. The color palette consists of muted grays with a gold accent at the spout. In the top right corner, there is a detailed line drawing showing a profile view of the urn. Below the urn, the text "R. GLIERSON" and "INSCRIPTION INSIDE BOTTOM" are visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31 x 23 cm (12 3/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" high; 5 1/16" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13089

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619466

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