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Pewter Tankard

John Dixon

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a large, metallic tankard with a rounded, domed lid and an ornate handle. The color palette consists of silver and metallic hues with reflections of blue, purple, and brown. The background is off-white with hints of gray and brown smudges. The tankard is slightly positioned to the right on an undefined surface, with its handle on the right side and a slight shadow around its base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3388 × 4335 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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