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Possum Pitcher

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a ceramic pitcher shaped like a mouse. The artwork features a three-dimensional ceramic object designed to resemble a mouse. It includes intricate details such as eyes, ears, limbs, and a tail handle. The spout is formed by the mouse's mouth. The painting captures the texture and color variations on the ceramic surface, focusing on brown tones with subtle highlights.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3475 × 4053 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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