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The image displays a decorative beer stein with intricate carvings, a handle on the left, a blue background, embossed figures, and a color contrast between the stein and metallic accents. The label "Carl Burgener" is visible in the bottom right corner.
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The image displays a decorative beer stein with intricate carvings, a handle on the left, a blue background, embossed figures, and a color contrast between the stein and metallic accents. The label "Carl Burgener" is visible in the bottom right corner.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beer Mug

Carl Buergerniss

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35.8 x 29 cm (14 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" High 4 1/4" Dia.
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.5095
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Haddonfield
  • American
  • mixed motif
  • Tree
  • Soldier
  • German
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Carl Buergerniss.

NGA object ID 17296. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.