Cuspidor
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 53.8 x 41.3 cm (21 3/16 x 16 1/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.9731
Art Historical Context
**Cuspidor** *Adolph Opstad, c. 1941* Watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil onboard, 53.8 × 41.3 cm (21 3/16 × 16 1/4 in.) Index of American Design, National of Art Step into the vibrant world of American everyday life with Adolph Opstad's meticulous rendering of a *Cuspidor*, a humble spittoon from the 19th or early 20th century Created around 1941, this artwork captures the gleaming brass vessel—once a ubiquitous fixture in saloons, hotels, and homes—showcasing its ornate engravings and sturdy form with remarkable precision. Opstad, a skilled illustrator, transforms this utilitar...