The image depicts an ornate ceramic jug featuring a relief pattern of hanging animals and a branch-like handle. The color palette includes earthy browns and greens, with highlights and shadows emphasizing its texture and form. The jug is centrally positioned within the image, standing upright, with the handle on the left side and the spout slightly to the right against a neutral background.
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Pitcher

J. Howard Iams (American, 1897 - 1964)

c. 1938

Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Classification
Index of American Design
Dimensions
overall: 39.2 x 28.8 cm (15 7/16 x 11 5/16 in.) ; Original IAD Object: 8 1/4" High 8 1/2"(across spout and handle)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Index of American Design
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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