Pitcher

1937

John Fisk

Associated Names
John Fisk

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large pottery jug with intricate designs, including patterns and figurative scenes. The jug has a handle and is adorned with a color palette of deep browns, gold, light brown, and hints of green. Positioned centrally, the jug's spout faces the left side. In the upper right corner, a circular label reads "Etruria Pottery West Mint." The background is a subtle off-white color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.3 x 21.5 cm (10 3/4 x 8 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/4" High 5 1/16" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6182

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: John Fisk- / March 30th 1937-; lower right verso: Original drawing by Chas. Caseau

Wikidata ID

Q64582436

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