Pitcher

1940

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image depicts a large ceramic pitcher with a handle and embossed grape clusters. The color palette includes earthy brown tones with subtle shading variations for texture, along with a light-colored interior. The pitcher is placed centrally, slightly tilted to the left with the handle on the left side and the spout pointing slightly to the right. The background is plain off-white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.6 x 35 cm (17 9/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 3/16 High 5 1/4 Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6037

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: Carl Buergerniss

Wikidata ID

Q64537873

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