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Toleware Tea Caddy

Charles Henning

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large cylindrical tin container with a matching lid, both adorned with an intricate floral pattern. The color palette includes earthy browns, vibrant greens, and soft shades of pink and orange on the flowers. The tin is centered and slightly rotated to the left on an off-white background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3371 × 4236 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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