Measure with Handle

1936

Anna Aloisi

Associated Names
Anna Aloisi

Artist, American, born c. 1890, died early 1950s

The image displays a brown ceramic pitcher with a curved handle and a flared base, positioned centrally within a rectangular frame. The color palette consists of various shades of brown, highlighted by a soft light that accentuates the glossy surface of the pitcher. The pitcher's spout is directed upwards and slightly to the right from the viewer's perspective, and a small detailed sketch of the same pitcher appears at the bottom right corner of the drawing, complete with measurements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.6 x 22.9 cm (11 5/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/8 High 3 7/8 Wide(rim) 4 Wide(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6026

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: Anna Aliosi #404772 / Brooklyn Museum / April 30th 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64535967

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