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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a ceramic pitcher. The pitcher is white with a wavy rim and a handle on the right side. The handle is long and curved. The pitcher features raised designs, including two nude children and foliage. One child sits on a rock, gesturing with their right arm. The child on the left appears to have their left hand on their forehead or ear. The second child stands to the right with their right leg bent. A plant with leaves extends from the bottom left to the top center. A winged figure resembling a cherub or putto is visible on the right. The background of the photograph is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
521 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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