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Silver Tankard

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a metallic tankard with a lid and a handle. The tankard is the main object in the frame, with an inscription partially visible on its surface. The color palette is primarily grayscale, representing the sheen and shadows on the metallic surface. The tankard is shown in a slight profile view, with the spout on the left and the handle on the right. The drawing highlights the craftsmanship and details, including the ornamentation on the lid's knob.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3283 × 4159 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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