Silver Pitcher

c. 1936

John Garay

Associated Names
John Garay

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is a detailed pencil drawing of a large ornate silver pitcher. It highlights the contours and reflective surfaces, giving depth to the pitcher's rounded body and gracefully curved handle. The color palette is monochromatic, incorporating shades of gray and black. The pitcher is positioned centrally on a broad pedestal base, with the spout facing left and the handle extending to the right. The background is a plain, light-colored paper with handwritten notes and measurements at the top left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.1 x 22.8 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14350


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: AM. WING MET. MUSEUM / JOHN GARAY

Wikidata ID

Q64582657

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