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Crockery Pitcher

c. 1938

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ceramic pitcher with raised animal figures and a sculpted handle. The pitcher is maroon with golden or bronze highlights, giving it an iridescent sheen. It is centered on an off-white background, with the spout facing left and the handle curving upwards to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.9 x 21.8 cm (11 3/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.6185

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL.259-1 ERNEST A.TOWERS, JR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559689

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