Silver Tankard

1935/1942

Joseph Leboit

Associated Names
Joseph Leboit

Artist, American, 1907 - 2002

The image shows a detailed drawing of a silver tankard with a broad base, straight sides, a lid, and an ornate handle that features a thumb rest. The color palette primarily includes shades of gray and silver tones, with a beige or light brown background that gives a textured appearance. The tankard is positioned at the center of the composition, taking up most of the visual space, while the handle extends towards the left side. Surrounding the tankard is a subtle, swirling pattern in light brown, adding depth to the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.3 x 20.1 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14381


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Silver Tankard / Slightly larger than / actual size / Approx. 4"x6" / Jos. M. Leboit

Wikidata ID

Q64591274

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