Silver Creamer

c. 1936

Eugene Barrell

Associated Names
Eugene Barrell

Artist, American, 1915 - 1994

The image is a detailed sketch of a pitcher with a curved spout and a handle on the right side. The pitcher is embossed with decorative motifs, including a monogram surrounded by a wreath pattern on its central body. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and black created by pencil shading on paper. The pitcher is centrally placed within the rectangular borders of the sketch, slightly tilted to the right due to the perspective showing the handle, while the spout faces slightly left. The pitcher is positioned nearly in the center of the picture, occupying most of the space with text details surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 21.7 cm (11 x 8 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14320


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: NO. 18799-26 / 5 INCHES HIGH / Eugene Barrell

Wikidata ID

Q64560076

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