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Pewter Tankard

Franklin Hart

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed illustration of a large metal tankard with an ornate hinged lid and a decorative handle. The tankard is depicted in grayscale, with various shades of gray indicating reflections and shadows. Surrounding the tankard are smaller sketches and decorative motifs, including crests and embossed designs. The tankard is positioned slightly off-center to the right, with the handle on the right side, while the smaller elements are dispersed around it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3376 × 4323 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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