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Water Pitcher

c. 1940

Raymond McGough

Associated Names

Raymond McGough

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, brown ceramic pitcher with a handle on its right side and decorative dark brown patterns on its body. The color palette consists mainly of earthy tones, with shades of brown dominating the pitcher, and darker brown accents used in the patterns and on the rim. The pitcher is centrally positioned against a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 29 cm (14 1/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 3/4" Dia 4 1/8" Dia(top) 5 1/4" Dia(max)
Accession Number

1943.8.7404

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64620231

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