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Silver Tumbler Cup

c. 1938

Palmyra Pimentel

Associated Names

Palmyra Pimentel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A metallic cup is centered in the image against an off-white background. The cup reflects a gradient of gray tones, indicating its metallic surface. The color palette consists of soft grays and off-white. The cup is centrally positioned with space around it, emphasizing its placement within the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.7 x 22.4 cm (11 5/16 x 8 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 1 7/8" high; 2 1/8" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13836

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: PALMYRA / PIMENTEL

Wikidata ID

Q64618787

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