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Pewter Teapot

Arthur G. Merkley

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a large, intricately designed metal coffee pot with a tall spout and a handle. The color palette is mostly muted tones of gray and metallic silver, with subtle shadows. Positioned centrally on the page, the coffee pot stands upright, with a decorative knob on the lid, a curved handle extending to the right, and a long spout curving upwards on the left side. The background is plain, off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3257 × 4251 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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