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Parian Ware Syrup Pitcher

1935/1942

Richard Whitaker

Associated Names

Richard Whitaker

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed drawing of a decorative pitcher with embossed floral and leaf patterns covering its surface. The color palette is mostly grayscale, indicating that the drawing is monochromatic. The pitcher is centrally positioned and tilts slightly to the right. The artist's signature, "Richard Umhau," is visible towards the bottom right of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 44.3 x 33.5 cm (17 7/16 x 13 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" High
Accession Number

1943.8.7200

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Richard Whittaker

Wikidata ID

Q64628777

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