Tea Kettle
c. 1940
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35.6 x 31.8 cm (14 x 12 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" in diameter
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16585
Art Historical Context
**Tea Kettle** by Amelia Tuccio, created around 1940, is a meticulous graphite drawing on paperboard measuring 35.6 x 31.8 cm (14 x 12 1/2 in.). This work captures the form of an everyday American tea kettle, originally 8 1/2 inches in diameter, highlighting its functional curves and sturdy craftsmanship through fine lines and subtle shading. Tuccio's precise rendering exemplifies the technical skill required to document three-dimensional objects in two dimensions, transforming a humble household item into a study of form and utility. As part of the *Index of American Design* (IAD), a groundb...
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...