Silver Teapot

c. 1936

Clayton Braun

Associated Names
Clayton Braun

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The image features a large drawing of a teapot with a curved handle and a long spout. The color palette consists of varying shades of gray, indicative of a pencil sketch. The teapot is positioned centrally, with the handle extending to the left and the spout reaching out to the right. Above the main teapot illustration are two smaller sketches of the teapot: one showing a front view and the other a side view. The initials "HC" are inscribed on the body of the teapot, and the artist's signature, "Clayton Braun," is in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 29.8 cm (9 1/16 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" wide; 6" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14511


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CLAYTON / BRAUN

Wikidata ID

Q64540181

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