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Silver Pitcher

1935/1942

Hester Duany

Associated Names

Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The image shows a large, ornate pitcher with a curved handle and lid, drawn in a detailed and realistic style. The color palette is monochromatic, using various shades of grey to create depth and dimension. The pitcher is centrally positioned, taking up most of the space, with a small, simplified sketch of its outline at the bottom left corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 32.7 x 23.5 cm (12 7/8 x 9 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14183

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Hester Duany

Wikidata ID

Q64574291

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