Water Pitcher

c. 1940

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image shows a blue ceramic pitcher with a textured surface resembling tree bark and white floral and vine patterns. The color palette includes shades of blue and white for the pitcher, with the handle in a grayish tone. The pitcher is positioned standing upright, slightly angled towards the left side of the frame. The detailed white vine pattern winds around the front and sides of the pitcher, while the handle extends on the right like a twisted branch.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.7 x 37.4 cm (18 3/4 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Pitcher drawn exact size.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7199

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537886

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