Silver Tankard
American 20th Century · American
1935/1942
- Medium
- graphite on paperboard
- Classification
- Index of American Design
- Period
- 1926 to 1950
- Image size
- 3283 × 4159px
Description
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.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).