Majolica Pitcher

1940

Vina Dishon

Associated Names
Vina Dishon

Artist, American, active c. 1940

The image shows a decorative pitcher with a large floral motif featuring a pink and yellow flower and green leaves on the upper portion. The lower part of the pitcher has a textured brown woven pattern with a matching brown handle. The color palette includes soft yellows, pinks, greens, and browns. The pitcher is placed centrally on an off-white background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 25.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7185

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: VINA DISHON / 8.19.40;across bottom in graphite: 6/30/41 Beginner's /example plate / Majolica pitcher.

Wikidata ID

Q64633678