Bishop Hill: Pitcher

c. 1936

James Vail

Associated Names
James H.C. Vail

Artist, American, 1905 - 1971

The image shows three views of a ceramic pitcher in a realistic illustrative style. The color palette is warm with shades of brown and beige. In the top right, a three-dimensional view shows the fluted design and large handle. Below to the left, a side elevation view emphasizes the textured surface. At the bottom center, a top-down view displays the opening and depth inside the pitcher. Measurements indicate a maximum height of 7 3/4 inches and a maximum width of 4 3/4 inches.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.2 x 26 cm (13 1/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high; 6 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3910

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in ink: Maximum Height 7 1/2" / Maximum Width 6 5/8" / James Vail

Wikidata ID

Q64580712

You may be interested in

Loading Results