Pewter Teapot

1935/1942

Charles Cullen

Associated Names
Charles Cullen

Artist, American, 1888 - 1939

The image shows a large drawing of a teapot with a rounded body, a narrow neck, a lid with a finial, a short spout, and a distinctive, sweeping handle. The color palette mainly consists of shades of gray for the teapot, with a hint of brown on the handle. The teapot is positioned centrally within the drawing, occupying most of the space. Below the spout on the lower right, there is a smaller sketch of the same teapot design accompanied by small annotations or marks. The teapot is set against a light-colored background, contrasting with the darker tones of the teapot.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 29 cm (8 15/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 3/8" high; 4 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17620


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Charles Cullen

Wikidata ID

Q64538448

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