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The image shows a detailed drawing of a large jug or pitcher. The drawing features embossed romantic figures and ornamental designs along its body. The color palette is soft grays and off-whites, with subtle shading. The jug is centered on the canvas, with a handle extending to the right side. Decorative elements encircle the central figures, all within a bordered frame that contains the illustration.
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The image shows a detailed drawing of a large jug or pitcher. The drawing features embossed romantic figures and ornamental designs along its body. The color palette is soft grays and off-whites, with subtle shading. The jug is centered on the canvas, with a handle extending to the right side. Decorative elements encircle the central figures, all within a bordered frame that contains the illustration.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bisque Water Pitcher

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper.
Dimensions
overall: 30.2 x 22.9 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 11"High 6 1/2"Wide(max) 5"Dia(base) Handle: 8" x 2 3/4"
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.7302
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • double
  • figure
Inscription

lower right in ink: DEL.390-1 ERNEST A. TOWERS JR.

NGA object ID 19500. 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.