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Silver Pitcher

c. 1936

John Garay

Associated Names

John Garay

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a pencil drawing of an ornate silver creamer with a curved spout and decorative handle. The drawing is done in various shades of gray, emphasizing the creamer's curvature and reflective surface. The creamer is positioned centrally on a textured off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 22.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 1/8" high
Accession Number

1943.8.14347

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right ing raphite: American Wing Met. Museum / Cat Mark 33.120.559 CASE # 56 / JOHN GARAY

Wikidata ID

Q64582656

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