Theodore Pfitzer

Pfitzer, Theodore George

American, 1892 - 1958

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The image displays a rocking horse with a gray, speckled body and a wooden base. The horse has a red saddle and a yellow harness. The color palette consists of gray, red, yellow, black, and natural wood tones. The horse is centrally positioned on the base, with its legs off the ground as it is suspended by springs. The base has red and natural wood elements, with diagonal metal supports connecting it to the horse.
Theodore Pfitzer, Child's Hobby Horse, c. 1937, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15626

Child's Hobby Horse

Theodore Pfitzer · c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15626

This is a painting of a woven textile design. The image features an intricate textile laid out flat, showcasing its elaborate patterns. The textile has multiple sections with distinct designs. The central design is a large symmetrical floral pattern. To the side, there are repeated motifs, including baskets filled with flowers and geometric star shapes. At the bottom, there is a fringed edge. The predominant colors are deep blue and white, giving the pattern a striking contrast. The weaving displays both floral and geometric forms.
Theodore Pfitzer, Woven Coverlet, c. 1937, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2635

Woven Coverlet

Theodore Pfitzer · c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2635

The image shows a large candlestick-like object with a base, slender middle section, and a top resembling a flame holder. The color palette is primarily grayscale, reflecting the metallic sheen of the object. The object is positioned centrally, upright on the page, with the base at the bottom edge and the embellished top near the upper edge of the image.
Theodore Pfitzer, Pewter Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1937, graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12400

Pewter Lard Oil Lamp

Theodore Pfitzer · c. 1937 · graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12400

This is a painting of a tall wooden grandfather clock. The image depicts a stately, elongated clock with a rectangular body made from dark wood with a warm red hue, polished to highlight the wood grain. The clock's upper section is adorned with a decorative hood featuring an arch and carved finials at the top. The face of the clock is round with an intricately designed dial and detailed clock hands. The lower body of the clock has clean lines, and the base rests on four small, curved legs. The overall impression is one of classical elegance and craftsmanship.
Theodore Pfitzer, Hall Clock (Grandfather's Clock), c. 1937, watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite with some heightening on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4850

Hall Clock (Grandfather's Clock)

Theodore Pfitzer · c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite with some heightening on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4850

The image displays a arrangement of geometric shapes made up of vertical and horizontal lines. The lines create a pattern of rectangles and squares in brown, beige, and magenta. The design resembles a woven textile, with a grid-like pattern reminiscent of a checkerboard, creating a sense of rhythm and repetition.
Theodore Pfitzer, Woven Coverlet, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15038

Woven Coverlet

Theodore Pfitzer · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15038

The image shows a wooden pestle and mortar. The pestle is inside the mortar, which is cylindrical. The color palette is brown with visible wood grain. The pestle is positioned diagonally within the mortar, which is centered in the image.
Theodore Pfitzer, Mortar and Pestle, c. 1936, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12697

Mortar and Pestle

Theodore Pfitzer · c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12697

The image features a large pewter pitcher with a lid and an ornate handle. The color palette consists of primarily grays, with black shading emphasizing the metallic finish. The pitcher is centered in the frame against a light background. The handle curves along the right side and the spout protrudes from the left side.
Theodore Pfitzer, Pewter Coffee Urn, 1935/1942, graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13763

Pewter Coffee Urn

Theodore Pfitzer · 1935/1942 · graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13763