Silver Creamer

c. 1936

Michael Fenga

Associated Names
Michael Fenga

Artist, American, 1914 - unknown

The image shows a detailed drawing of an ornate pitcher with a flowing handle, intricate floral designs, and a circular base centered in the composition. Two smaller sketches are on the left: one displays a top view of the pitcher with dimensions, and the other features an elaborate insignia with the letters "JF" and the year "1760." Another small sketch on the right shows a stylized floral and fruit motif. The color palette is primarily monochrome, focusing on shading to indicate form and detail. The pitcher is in the center of a larger rectangular frame, with the smaller sketches in each corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 22.6 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" wide; 4 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13955


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Michael Fenga.

Wikidata ID

Q64614538

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