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Pitcher

c. 1938

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names

Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large earthenware jug with a smooth, rounded body and a gracefully curved handle, prominently featured. The jug has a rich, warm brown hue, with the handle appearing darker. The color palette consists of earthy browns and blacks, with subtle variations for depth and texture. The jug is placed in the center of a plain light background, with lighting highlighting its shape and surface details from the top left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.4 x 26.6 cm (13 15/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16520

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Beverly Chichester

Wikidata ID

Q64537640

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