Rockingham Pitcher

c. 1939

Eleanor Gausser

Associated Names
Eleanor Gausser

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ceramic pitcher with an embossed anchor motif and a decorative chain element. The pitcher has a marbled texture in earthy tones of brown and beige. The handle is on the right side and the opening at the top reveals a light-colored interior. A shadow is cast on the neutral background and the top of the pitcher leans slightly to the left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6208

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ELEANOR GAUSSER

Wikidata ID

Q64558227

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