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Pitcher

c. 1937

John Dana

Associated Names

John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large glass pitcher with a wavy body and a handle. The pitcher is predominantly in shades of clear aqua, giving it a light, translucent appearance. It is centered within the image on a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10619

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 96, no. 194.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: JOHN DANA

Wikidata ID

Q64582247

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