Silver Tankard

c. 1936

Amelia Tuccio

Associated Names
Amelia Tuccio

Artist, American, born Italy, 1904 - 1977

The image features a large ornately designed tankard with intricate details on the handle and lid, as well as decorative elements on the body. The color palette is primarily graphite grey with variations in shading to depict reflections and detailing. The tankard is positioned in the center with a handle on the left. Above the tankard, there is a smaller sketch of a similar design. To the left of the central tankard, there is a detailed side view of a decorative handle or column with an inscribed set of initials. The artist's signature, "Amelia Tucchi," is placed near the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.7 x 22.6 cm (10 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6" high; 4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14376


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Amelia Tuccio.

Wikidata ID

Q64534774

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