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Pitcher

Millington, Astbury and Poulson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with a handle on the right side and a spout on the left side. The pitcher has a wide base that tapers upwards, then flares out at the top. The rim is wavy with a brown line around the edge. The pitcher features a painted scene of three men in 18th-century-style clothing. The man on the left wears a blue jacket and red pants. The man in the middle wears a blue jacket and red pants, and holds a gun. The man on the right is nude and appears to be climbing a fence. The men wear red hats. The background of the pitcher is white, with some brown details and gold accents. The pitcher sits on a gray surface against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1861
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
419 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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