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Pewter Pitcher

A. Zimet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed drawing of a large metal pitcher with an ornate design. The pitcher has a pronounced handle and a spout shaped like an animal's head, possibly a dragon or horse. The color palette is predominantly grayscale, implying a metallic sheen with an intricate pattern etched around the middle of the pitcher. The pitcher stands vertically with the handle on the left side and the spout facing to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3281 × 4347 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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