Silver Tankard

c. 1936

Michael Fenga

Associated Names
Michael Fenga

Artist, American, 1914 - unknown

The image features a detailed rendering of a decorative tankard with an ornate engraving at the center and an intricately designed lid with a finial. The color palette includes shades of grey on a light beige background. Additional sketches surround the tankard, such as a circular monogram on the top left, a handle design on the top right, a side profile of the tankard with measurements on the bottom right, and a detailed hinge mechanism on the bottom left. The central tankard is the focal point, with supporting sketches evenly distributed across the surrounding area.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.9 cm (9 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14067


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: M. FENGA

Wikidata ID

Q64614552

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