Silver Teapot

c. 1936

John R. Towers

Associated Names
John R. Towers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a detailed drawing of a large, ornate teapot. The teapot has an elaborate handle and a long, decorative spout on either side. The color palette is mostly monochrome with shades of gray and black. The teapot is positioned centrally on the canvas, with the handle on the left and the spout on the right. It has a domed lid with a finial on top and is embellished with a letter "B" on the body. The background is plain, accentuating the teapot.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.9 x 25.5 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14543

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: JOHN R. TOWERS. DEL 73

Wikidata ID

Q64583869

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