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Silver Mug

c. 1936

Hans Westendorff

Associated Names

Hans Westendorff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a pewter tankard with an ornate handle and subtle engravings. The primary color scheme is grayscale with shades of grey for shadows and highlights. Additional smaller drawings show different views of the tankard and a design with swords and flourishes. The tankard is positioned centrally amidst these sketches on a light cream background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5" high; 3" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14380

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: HANS WESTENDORFF

Wikidata ID

Q64573046

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