The image shows a large, ornate metal teapot with a lid, an arched handle, and a protruding spout. The color palette is primarily a muted grayish-brown with subtle highlights on the metallic surface. Positioned centrally on an off-white textured background, the teapot stands upright with the spout pointing to the left and the handle to the right, showcasing its embossed patterns and craftsmanship.

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Pa. German Teapot

Eugene Shellady (American, active c. 1935)

1937

Medium: oil paint on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 50.4 x 39.6 cm (19 13/16 x 15 9/16 in.) ; Original IAD Object: 8 5/8" wide; 11 7/8" high
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Index of American Design
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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