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Ruby Pitcher

c. 1936

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names

Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

The image displays a large pink glass pitcher at the center, surrounded by circular sketches and a smaller pitcher outline. The color palette includes shades of pink, gray, and beige. The large pink pitcher is prominently placed in the center, with additional elements around it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10935

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Bottom

Wikidata ID

Q64619795

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