Small Pitcher

1935/1942

William Schmidt

Associated Names
William Schmidt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, ribbed brown jug with a handle on the right side against a plain, light background. The jug is predominantly brown with various shades, giving it a wooden or earthen appearance. Positioned centrally in the image, the jug stands out against the minimal background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35 x 27.9 cm (13 3/4 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4" High 3 1/2" Dia

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6104

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SCHMIDT; verso: center in graphite: Small clay pitcher, 1850-1900 / Designed and made by Charles August Mehwaldt, / Bergholtz, NY / Owned by Buffalo Historical Society, Buffalo, NY / H 4" D 3 1/2"

Wikidata ID

Q64639349

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