Silver Sauce Boat

1935/1942

Henry Meyers

Associated Names
Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative serving piece or gravy boat with detailed measurements and components. The central focus of the image is a detailed rendering of an elegant gravy boat on intricate legs, with a sweeping body and ornate handle featuring curved and scroll motifs. Surrounding this main drawing are smaller sketches that give additional views and details of various parts of the item, such as the handle from different angles and the legs' construction. A scale is provided at the bottom of the drawing to offer dimensional context. The overall style suggests meticulous attention to the decorative and functional aspects of the piece, with fine pencil shading and precise lines throughout.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 29.4 cm (9 1/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14344


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: -MEYERS-

Wikidata ID

Q64573905

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