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Pewter Tankard

c. 1936

John Dixon

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John Dixon

Artist, American, 1888 - 1962

The image depicts a large, metallic tankard with a rounded, domed lid and an ornate handle. The color palette consists of silver and metallic hues with reflections of blue, purple, and brown. The background is off-white with hints of gray and brown smudges. The tankard is slightly positioned to the right on an undefined surface, with its handle on the right side and a slight shadow around its base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 27.9 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 3/4" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13208

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582411

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