Pitcher

1936

M.H. McDowell

Associated Names
M.H. McDowell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a ceramic pitcher with elaborate animal-themed relief decorations. It is large with a curved handle, painted in brown tones, giving it an antique look. The side view of the decoration is shown next to the full view. Measurements and labels are included in neat print at the edges of the page.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.6 x 35.5 cm (9 11/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" High 25 1/2" Circum 8" Dia(lip to handle) 10" Long(handle)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6186

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: M.H. McDowell; upper right in graphite: SO CALIF. 3776-1-CER.3a

Wikidata ID

Q64594535

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