Pitcher

1935/1942

Samuel W. Ford

Associated Names
Samuel W. Ford

Artist, American, c. 1905 - 1957

The image depicts a large, ornate pitcher with a handle shaped like a stylized creature. The pitcher features embossed images of deer and grape clusters. The color palette consists of warm amber, golden, bronze hues, and muted green accents near the base. The pitcher is centrally positioned in the image, facing toward the left. The handle on the right side curves upward and inward, while the spout to the left is slightly elevated compared to the rest of the rim.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.1 x 25.6 cm (12 5/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" high; 8 1/2" wide; 5 3/4" wide (base); handle: 8" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6177

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Samuel W. Ford. Del 390.1

Wikidata ID

Q64630424

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