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Pitcher

1937

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names

Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

The image displays a transparent glass pitcher with an ornate floral pattern. Surrounding the pitcher are smaller sketches and diagrams showing segments of the pitcher, such as the spout and foot. The color palette features neutral tones like light blues and grays on a beige background. The pitcher is centered, with sketches placed to the left connected to their corresponding parts on the pitcher.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.8 x 35 cm (10 15/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10459

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Atkinson -6-37

Wikidata ID

Q64619786

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