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The image shows three views of a ceramic pitcher in a realistic illustrative style. The color palette is warm with shades of brown and beige. In the top right, a three-dimensional view shows the fluted design and large handle. Below to the left, a side elevation view emphasizes the textured surface. At the bottom center, a top-down view displays the opening and depth inside the pitcher. Measurements indicate a maximum height of 7 3/4 inches and a maximum width of 4 3/4 inches.
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The image shows three views of a ceramic pitcher in a realistic illustrative style. The color palette is warm with shades of brown and beige. In the top right, a three-dimensional view shows the fluted design and large handle. Below to the left, a side elevation view emphasizes the textured surface. At the bottom center, a top-down view displays the opening and depth inside the pitcher. Measurements indicate a maximum height of 7 3/4 inches and a maximum width of 4 3/4 inches.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bishop Hill: Pitcher

James Vail

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 33.2 x 26 cm (13 1/16 x 10 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high; 6 5/8" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.3910
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Bishop Hill
  • American
Inscription

lower left in ink: Maximum Height 7 1/2" / Maximum Width 6 5/8" / James Vail

NGA object ID 16114. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.