Pewter Tankard

c. 1936

Franklin Hart

Associated Names
Franklin Hart

Artist, American, active c. 1936

The image shows a detailed illustration of a large metal tankard with an ornate hinged lid and a decorative handle. The tankard is depicted in grayscale, with various shades of gray indicating reflections and shadows. Surrounding the tankard are smaller sketches and decorative motifs, including crests and embossed designs. The tankard is positioned slightly off-center to the right, with the handle on the right side, while the smaller elements are dispersed around it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28.1 cm (14 1/16 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13206

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANKLIN HART 32

Wikidata ID

Q64570435