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Cream Pitcher

c. 1940

John Dana

Associated Names

John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed drawing of a pitcher with a handle and swirling design on its body. The color palette is simple, primarily gray and off-white. The pitcher is centered on the canvas with the handle on the left side, placed on a small circular base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11055

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: JOHN DANA

Wikidata ID

Q64582295

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