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Pitcher

c. 1937

Max Soltmann

Associated Names

Max Soltmann

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, ornate ceramic jug with detailed reliefs depicting animals like running deer. The jug has a handle shaped like a figure. It is primarily colored in earthy tones and placed centrally against a light-colored background. The spout is on the left, and the figurative handle extends downwards on the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

oil paint and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36 x 28.3 cm (14 3/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: .202 cm(dia?) .192 cm(high?)
Accession Number

1943.8.6179

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: M. Soltmann

Wikidata ID

Q64614219

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