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Pewter Dipper

1935/1942

Hyman Pearlman

Associated Names

Hyman Pearlman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a metal pot with a handle at the center. The pot is shaded and textured to appear reflective and worn. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of gray for the pot and its shadow against a light beige background. The pot is slightly tilted to the left, with the handle extending to the right. A diagonal shadow extends towards the bottom right corner. The composition is framed within a rectangular border.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23 x 29 cm (9 1/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13791

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574778

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