Who created "Mortar and Pestle"?

Mortar and Pestle was created by Gerald Transpota in c. 1937.

When was "Mortar and Pestle" created?

This artwork was created c. 1937.

What medium is "Mortar and Pestle"?

Mortar and Pestle is watercolor and graphite on paper.

Is "Mortar and Pestle" in the public domain?

Yes, Mortar and Pestle is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mortar and Pestle

Gerald Transpota

c. 1937

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 34.8 x 24.4 cm (13 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 7/8" high; 5 1/2" wide

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.12663

Rights

Public Domain

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About the Artist

Gerald Transpota · 1855–present

Gerald Transpota (1898–1971) was an American artist renowned for his contributions to Western-themed lithography and meticulous renderings of American folk objects. Born in 1898, his early life and artistic training remain sparsely documented, though he quickly established himself in the 1920s as a poster designer. Transpota won gold and silver medals at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and Art Show fro...

Mortar and Pestle

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