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Pewter Pitcher

1935/1942

Hans Westendorff

Associated Names

Hans Westendorff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed drawing of a pewter pitcher with an intricately designed handle and decorative legs in shades of gray. The pitcher is centrally displayed with the handle flowing from the left side to the top and the spout curving slightly downward on the right. The shading indicates a reflective metal surface with decorative elements on the handle and legs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.2 x 22.7 cm (11 1/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6" high; 6" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13790

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: PEWTER PITCHER / CASE #4 / 16010 - 174 / HANS WESTENDORF

Wikidata ID

Q64573039

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