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Silver Pitcher

John Garay

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed pencil drawing of a large ornate silver pitcher. It highlights the contours and reflective surfaces, giving depth to the pitcher's rounded body and gracefully curved handle. The color palette is monochromatic, incorporating shades of gray and black. The pitcher is positioned centrally on a broad pedestal base, with the spout facing left and the handle extending to the right. The background is a plain, light-colored paper with handwritten notes and measurements at the top left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
3295 × 4329 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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