Silver Mug

c. 1936

Clayton Braun

Associated Names
Clayton Braun

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The image depicts a large, intricately designed tankard with a decorative handle as the central object. The tankard has a bulbous body that tapers towards the mouth and stands on a small, circular base. In the upper right corner, there is a smaller illustration showcasing the tankard from a side angle. In the upper left corner, there is an emblem or monogram surrounded by a wreath-like decorative border. The color palette is monochromatic, rendered in grayscale. The tankard is positioned centrally within the composition with the handle on the left side. The sketches in the top corners are smaller and inset within boxes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 23 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 3 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13929


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: CLAYTON / BRAUN

Wikidata ID

Q64540160

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