Teapot

1935/1942

Frank Nelson

Associated Names
Frank Nelson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large teapot with a curved spout on the left and an arched handle on the right. The color palette consists of shades of brown and copper with light and dark tones. The teapot is positioned in the center with a slightly left-oriented body. The lid has a decorative knob, and there is a shadow on the left suggesting a light source from the right. The background is light beige.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 27.4 cm (9 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15014

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frank Nelson

Wikidata ID

Q64570334

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