Silver Water Pitcher

c. 1936

Clayton Braun

Associated Names
Clayton Braun

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The image shows a detailed pencil drawing of a large pitcher with a curved handle and vertical rounded designs on its lower half. Above the pitcher is a circular emblem inscribed with "EXCELSIOR" and "Act 31st March 1817," featuring figures. The color palette is monochromatic grey, varying in intensity. The pitcher is centered, with the emblem above it. A smaller schematic view of the pitcher is in the bottom-left corner. The drawing is against a light, textured background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.1 x 23 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13948

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CLAYTON / BRAUN

Wikidata ID

Q64540161

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