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Zoar Milk Pitcher

c. 1939

Ralph Russell

Associated Names

Ralph Russell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two earthenware jugs. The larger jug is on the right, while the smaller one is on the left. Both jugs are made of brown clay with a glossy finish. The color scheme consists of browns, oranges, and lighter highlights. The larger jug is tilted slightly to the left, and the smaller jug is placed to its left with the handle facing right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.1 x 50.8 cm (15 x 20 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3836

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: RALPH RUSSELL

Wikidata ID

Q64619890

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