Animations:

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Open 10:00–5:00

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Toleware Coffee Pot

1935/1942

Nicholas Acampora

Associated Names

Nicholas Acampora

Artist, American, born Italy, 1886 - 1950

A large red teapot with intricate gold detailing is shown against a plain beige background. The teapot has a long handle and spout, with some areas of worn or chipped red paint revealing a different color beneath. The color palette includes red, dark blue or black, gold, and beige. The teapot is centrally positioned in the image, with the handle to the right and the spout to the left.

Download

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.6 x 31 cm (16 x 12 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15186

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

loer left in graphite: N. Acampora

Wikidata ID

Q64618206

You may be interested in