Cast Iron Tea Kettle

c. 1938

William Schmidt

Associated Names
William Schmidt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large black kettle with a round body and a spout. The color palette consists of dark gray against a cream-colored background. The kettle is centered in the composition, with its spout extending to the left and positioned in the middle of the frame. A curved handle arches over the top of the kettle, adding symmetry and balance to the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33 x 28.3 cm (13 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 9" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14980

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: W / SCHMIDT

Wikidata ID

Q64639404

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