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Tea Kettle

c. 1936

Beulah Bradleigh

Associated Names

Beulah Bradleigh

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A large, dome-shaped brass teapot with a spout, lid, and handle sits centrally in the image on a round base. The teapot has a curved supporting element connecting to its body, which appears elevated. The color palette consists of various shades of brass and gold with hints of greenish patina. The object is positioned centrally against a plain, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.8 x 23.8 cm (13 11/16 x 9 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17650

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Platt

Wikidata ID

Q64537574

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