Toleware Metal Teapot

c. 1939

Andrew Topolosky

Associated Names
Andrew Topolosky

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metal teapot with a cylindrical body, a curved handle on the left, and an outwardly tapering spout on the right. The body of the teapot has a decorative pattern of red and brown loops or garlands on its upper portion. The color palette is mainly muted browns and reds against a light tan background. The teapot is centered on the canvas with the handle positioned on the left side and the spout directed towards the right, almost pointing slightly downward.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35 x 24.2 cm (13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" wide; 4 7/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15222

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ANDREW / TOPOLOSKY

Wikidata ID

Q64535807

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