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Cream Pitcher

George Yanosko and May Hays

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a glass pitcher and a close-up detail of its design. The pitcher is tall and elegant, with a flared spout, curved handle, and resting on a footed base. The detailed section focuses on a portion of the pitcher, highlighting an intricate etched design of birds and foliage on the glass. The color scheme is mainly grayscale with subtle translucent shading to emphasize the glass elements. The pitcher is centered in the composition, with the detailed section below it. The text "OLD FASHIONED" is written to the lower left of the detailed section.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3098 × 4572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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