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Copper Kettle with Spout

c. 1936

Gordon Saltar and James M. Lawson

Associated Names

James M. Lawson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Gordon Saltar

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large copper kettle with a curved spout and a rounded handle at the center. The color scheme consists of warm metallic tones of copper, with shadows adding depth. The kettle is positioned centrally, with its spout extending to the left and the handle arching over the top. A simplified outline and dimensions of the kettle are shown in the upper left corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.7 x 21.5 cm (11 11/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14959

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: James M. Lawson / Del. - 136-1 / Gordon Salter

Wikidata ID

Q64572631

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