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A large dark green ceramic pitcher with a textured surface and a handle on the right side is featured in the image. The color palette consists of mainly green hues with a neutral beige background. The pitcher is positioned in the center, showing textured patterns and leaf motifs on its surface.
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A large dark green ceramic pitcher with a textured surface and a handle on the right side is featured in the image. The color palette consists of mainly green hues with a neutral beige background. The pitcher is positioned in the center, showing textured patterns and leaf motifs on its surface.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bennington Pitcher

Howard H. Sherman

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, gouache, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
overall: 34.5 x 24.2 cm (13 9/16 x 9 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" High 3" Dia(base) 3 3/16" x 3 3/4" Dia(top)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6213
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Bennington
  • American
  • plant
  • Corn
  • Rockingham
Inscription

lower right in graphite: HOWARD H. SHERMAN; lower left in graphite: Scale . Actual Size

NGA object ID 18413. 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.