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Pewter Pitcher

c. 1936

Hyman Pearlman

Associated Names

Hyman Pearlman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, dark pewter mug with a handle on the right and a slightly dented spout on the front. The colors are mainly dark grays and blacks, with highlights in lighter grays defining the metallic texture. The mug is placed centrally on a pale off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.8 x 22.9 cm (11 5/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 3/8" high; 5 1/8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13046

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574777

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