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Pewter Pitcher

Eugene Barrell

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a dark-colored pitcher with a distinct curved handle and an elegant spout. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and gray, giving the pitcher a metallic appearance. Positioned centrally on a light background, the pitcher appears as the primary focus, with its handle curling on the right side and the spout extending smoothly to the left. A signature is visible below the pitcher, on the lower right side.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3400 × 4311 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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