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Silver Mug

1935/1942

Holger Hansen

Associated Names

Holger Hansen

Artist, American, born Denmark, 1883 - unknown

A single pewter mug with a large, curved handle is centered against a plain background. The color palette is monochromatic, displaying shades of gray with highlights and shadows. The mug appears centered and upright in the composition, with the handle gracefully arching to the right side.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.9 x 22.6 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5" high; 3 7/8" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13926

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HOLGER HANSEN

Wikidata ID

Q64574366

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