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Pewter Tankard

Henry Meyers

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed drawing of a large lidded tankard with an elaborate handle at the center. The color palette consists of shades of grey and beige. Surrounding the tankard are four smaller sectional diagrams in each corner, representing different views or design elements of the main object. The tankard is centrally positioned, with the handle pointing to the left, while the sectional diagrams are evenly distributed in the upper and lower corners. The background has a soft beige tone, contrasting with the darker shades of the tankard and its diagrams.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4323 × 3476 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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