Pewter Tankard

c. 1936

Henry Meyers

Associated Names
Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed drawing of a large lidded tankard with an elaborate handle at the center. The color palette consists of shades of grey and beige. Surrounding the tankard are four smaller sectional diagrams in each corner, representing different views or design elements of the main object. The tankard is centrally positioned, with the handle pointing to the left, while the sectional diagrams are evenly distributed in the upper and lower corners. The background has a soft beige tone, contrasting with the darker shades of the tankard and its diagrams.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 28.8 cm (9 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/16" in diameter; 6 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13210


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: -MEYERS-

Wikidata ID

Q64573882

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