Pitcher

c. 1936

Frances Lichten

Associated Names
Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a ceramic pitcher with a large bouquet of colorful flowers in pink, purple, and yellow, surrounded by greenery, and enclosed by a gold laurel design. The pitcher features gold accents along the rim and handle, as well as intricate gold designs near the top. The color scheme includes soft whites and creams for the pitcher, vibrant floral hues, and rich gold details. The handle extends to the right, and the slightly tilted spout adds depth to the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.2 x 38.5 cm (16 5/8 x 15 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Width: 196 Om(?) Height: 238 Om(?)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7312

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 372, no. 1325.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANCES / LICHTEN

Wikidata ID

Q64562278

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