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Cream Pitcher

c. 1936

Ella Josephine Sterling

Associated Names

Ella Josephine Sterling

Artist, American, 1908 - 2006

The image depicts a ceramic jug with a curved handle and a blue floral design. The jug is placed on a light background, with a similar jug sketched in the lower right corner. The color palette includes cream and blue tones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.9 x 25.9 cm (14 1/8 x 10 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4" High 2 3/4" Wide
Accession Number

1943.8.7295

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558950

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