Pewter Pitcher

1935/1942

Sidney Liswood

Associated Names
Sidney Liswood

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a detailed drawing of a pitcher as the largest object. The pitcher has a wide body, a curved handle, and a spout. The palette is made up of primarily neutral tones such as shades of grey and black. The pitcher has gradients that suggest form and depth. It is centered within the frame, with five smaller rectangular sketches aligned horizontally along the bottom. These smaller sketches show details or related shapes, including a heart-like shape, an outline, and an elongated figure. The entire composition is enclosed within another rectangular border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 22.8 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13165


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: S. LISWOOD

Wikidata ID

Q64631267

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