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Ornamental Blue Pitcher

c. 1936

Robert Stewart

Associated Names

Robert Stewart

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There is a decorative ceramic pitcher with a flared top edge and ruffled details. The pitcher has sculpted floral and leaf patterns in shades of blue, cream, soft pinks, greens, and gold accents. The spout faces slightly left, and the handle is on the right side, displaying the floral decorations on its body.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Accession Number

1943.8.11327

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 142, pl. 426.

Wikidata ID

Q64629157

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