Silver Brazier
c. 1937
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.9 x 29 cm (9 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 3/8" high; 5" wide
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.13915
Art Historical Context
Amelia Tuccio's *Silver Brazier* (c. 1937), a meticulous graphite drawing on paper measuring 22.9 x 29 cm, captures the elegant form of a diminutive silver object—originally just 3 3/8 inches high and 5 wide. Rendered with fine precision, the work showcases the brazier's graceful curves, ornate handles, and reflective surfaces, evoking the craftsmanship of early American silversmiths. Tuccio's detailed shading and line work bring the functional yet decorative vessel to life, highlighting its role as a charcoal burner for warmth or aromatic diffusion in colonial households. This artwork is a g...
About the Artist
Amelia Tuccio
Amelia Tuccio (1904–1977) was an American artist born in Italy on April 1, 1904. Little is known about her early life or formal training, which remains undocumented in available sources. She emerged as a skilled draftsman in the United States during the 1930s, contributing significantly to the Index of American Design, a Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). This ambit...