Dog Pitcher

c. 1938

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a ceramic pitcher in the shape of a seated dog. The pitcher has raised ears, a handle resembling a tail, and a spout-like mouth. The color scheme includes deep brown and cream tones. The background is plain and light. A thin rectangular border surrounds the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, gouache, pen and ink, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 30.4 cm (14 x 11 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" High 7 1/2" Wide(overall) 4" Wide(side)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7178

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL-390-1 ERNEST A.TOWERSJR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559692

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