Pitcher

1937

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names
Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, intricately designed jug with embossed images of figures and a decorative handle. The jug appears to be crafted to resemble a classical-looking relief scene with human figures and possibly animals. The color palette is predominantly grayscale, giving it a monochrome appearance. Positioned centrally in the frame, the jug occupies most of the visual space, while a smaller, less detailed sketch of a similar jug is located in the lower right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.6 x 38.6 cm (20 5/16 x 15 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" High 8 1/4" Wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7320

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in graphite: E.H. Shellady / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64560635

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