Pitcher

c. 1938

John Fisk

Associated Names
John Fisk

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of two round vessels decorated with intricate scenes on their sides. The left vessel shows a scene with figures and possibly animals, while the right vessel presents a scene with figures in dynamic movement. The vessels are depicted in a monochrome palette with fine lines and shading. The background is plain, focusing attention on the central objects. In finer print beneath the drawing, there is a mention of "Decorations on round-bodied pitcher."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.5 x 30.8 cm (8 7/8 x 12 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/4" High 5 1/16" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7082

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Decoration on hound handled / pitcher made by Wm. E. Warner's / Pottery West Troy NY

Wikidata ID

Q64582446

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