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Silver Salt Cellar

1935/1942

Hans Westendorff

Associated Names

Hans Westendorff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed drawing of a large ornate pepper shaker. The color scheme is black, white, and gray. The pepper shaker is depicted vertically in the center of the image against a pale background. The drawing includes intricate details of the perforated top and engravings on the main body.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.7 x 22.9 cm (11 11/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17576

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: HANS WESTENDORFF.

Wikidata ID

Q64573052

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