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Silver Teapot

c. 1936

Hans Westendorff

Associated Names

Hans Westendorff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a detailed drawing of a teapot with an ornate handle, spout, and lid, including an engraved monogram in the center. The color palette consists of varying shades of grey and beige, suggesting a pencil or graphite drawing on light-colored paper. The teapot is centrally positioned, with the handle extending to the right and the spout curving elegantly to the left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.5 x 29.7 cm (8 7/8 x 11 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14091

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: HANS WESTENDORFF.

Wikidata ID

Q64573042

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