Artistic Pitchers and Jars

Illustrations of elegant pitchers and jars capturing the craftsmanship of pottery and metalwork from the early 20th century.

John Dana, Sugar Bowl with Cover, c 1936 Sugar Bowl with Cover
John Dana, Sugar Bowl with Cover, c 1936 Sugar Bowl with Cover
Amelia Tuccio, Silver Pitcher, 1937 Silver PitcherPitcher. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.2 x 26.7 cm (13 7/8 x 10 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Caseau.Elsie Wein, Crock, c 1939 CrockCrock. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 46 x 38.1 cm (18 1/8 x 15 in.) Original IAD Object: 8" High 5 " Dia(top) 3 7/8" Dia(base). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Elsie Wein.Bernard Krieger, Lantern, c 1937 LanternHolger Hansen, Silver Mug, 1935 1942 Silver MugJanet Riza, Glass, 1935 1942 GlassGeorge Loughridge, Jar, c 1938 JarSilver Creamer. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 22.8 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 3/4" high; 3" in diameter. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hester Duany.John Dana, Sugar Bowl with Cover, c 1936 Sugar Bowl with CoverCarl Weiss, Lamp, 1935 1942 LampJohn Tarantino, Water Pitcher, c 1936 Water PitcherJohn Tarantino, Crock, c 1938 CrockVan Silvay, Pitcher, 1935 1942 PitcherJug. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.8 x 23 cm (11 5/16 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" High 4 1/4" Dia(base). Medium: watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Yolande Delasser.Nicholas Amantea, Sugar Bowl, 1935 1942 Sugar BowlFrancis Law Durand, Candy Container, c 1937 Candy ContainerAmber Vase. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Richard Taylor.Theodore Pfitzer, Mortar and Pestle, c 1936 Mortar and PestleDipper. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 30.4 cm (9 x 11 15/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hyman Pearlman.Breakfast cup and saucer in oxydized silver. Parisian design.. Drawings, Design drawings. 1880 - 1883. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Patterns (Design elements), Decoration and ornament, Silverwork, Victorian, Goldwork, Plates (Tableware), Drinking cupsTygiel from the engraving entitled Eljaszowe miracles, according to il. from the Leopolita Bible (edition 1561), from the collection of Dominik Witke -Je Ewski in 1914 - a general view on a scale of 1: 5; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1914 (not after 9.11.1914) (1914-00-00-1914-00-00);Grace Halpin, Syrup Pitcher, c 1937 Syrup PitcherFrank Fumagalli, Jug, c 1938 JugFrank Fumagalli, Churn, 1935 1942 ChurnFlask. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 37 x 26.7 cm (14 9/16 x 10 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: V. L. Vance.Alfred Koehn, Galena Pottery (Bowl), 1938 Galena Pottery (Bowl)AR Tolman, One Gallon Jug, 1935 1942 One Gallon JugWilliam O Fletcher, Brass Lamp, c 1939 Brass LampMina Lowry, Chalkware Urn with Fruit and Birds, 1935 1942 Chalkware Urn with Fruit and BirdsJohn Jordan, Cracker and Butter Jar, c 1936 Cracker and Butter JarFrederick Jackson, Iron Tea Kettle, 1935 1942 Iron Tea KettleHarvester Jug. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.1 x 23 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" High. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Yolande Delasser.Jar. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 1/4" High 5 5/8" Dia(top) 5 1/2" Dia(bot). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Yolande Delasser.John Tarantino, Creamer, c 1936 CreamerFrank Fumagalli, Jar, c 1940 JarVase. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 25.2 x 38.3 cm (9 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 7/8" High(overall) 4 1/8" Dia(max) 2 7/8" Dia(opening) 2 5/8"Dia(base). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Byron Dingman.Pitcher. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 32.4 x 28.5 cm (12 3/4 x 11 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 5/8" High 5 1/2" Dia.(base). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Tarantino.Charles Caseau, Lamp, c 1938 LampMichael Fenga, Silver Tankard, c 1936 Silver TankardVase. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 40.5 x 30.5 cm (15 15/16 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 8" High 2 1/2" Dia(base) 2 1/8" Dia(base). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Cutting.Henry Meyers, Pewter Teapot, c 1937 Pewter TeapotJug. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 27.7 x 23 cm (10 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 16 1/2" High 6" Dia.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charlotte Sperber.Silver Teapot. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 22.5 x 30.4 cm (8 7/8 x 11 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 3/8" high; 2 3/4" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hester Duany.Robert Stewart, Pitcher, c 1937 PitcherGeorge V Vezolles, Quart Stoneware Preserving Jar, c 1941 Quart Stoneware Preserving JarBeverly Chichester, Toleware Tin Teapot, c 1938 Toleware Tin TeapotPitcher. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.2 x 22.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 3/4 High 1 5/16 Dia(base). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Law Durand.Economite Bowl w/ Handle. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 24.2 x 35.6 cm (9 1/2 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward White.Jug. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 31 x 27.5 cm (12 3/16 x 10 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 13" High. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Amantea.Churn. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 53.3 x 45.7 cm (21 x 18 in.) Original IAD Object: 17 1/2" High 9 1/4" Dia(top). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Amantea.Jug for Batter. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 23.3 cm (11 7/16 x 9 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 9" High 4 1/2" Diameter (top) 7" Diameter(base). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, gouache, andheightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Yolande Delasser.Hester Duany, Silver Mug, c 1936 Silver MugS Brodsky, Glass Container, 1935 1942 Glass ContainerAmelia Tuccio, Silver Creamer, c 1937 Silver CreamerEarthenware Mug. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.2 x 27.8 cm (13 7/8 x 10 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 1/4 High 3 3/8 Dia.. Medium: watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Paul Ward.Frank Fumagalli, Jug for Batter, c 1937 Jug for BatterSugar Bowl. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 29.3 cm (9 1/16 x 11 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" High5" Wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wilford H. Shurtliff.Andrew Topolosky, Oil Lamp, c 1938 Oil LampPewter Pitcher. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 23.2 x 29 cm (9 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Meyers.Leo Drozdoff, Silver Chocolate Pot, c 1936 Silver Chocolate PotPitcher. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 23 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Tarantino.John Fisk, Pitcher, c 1938 PitcherRobert Gilson, Sugar Jar, c 1938 Sugar JarSwinging Lamp. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 22.6 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" in diameter; 8" high. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Matthew Mangiacotti.Isidore Steinberg, Lamp, c 1938 LampCrock. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.5 cm (11 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 3/4" High 10" Dia.(top) 9 1/4" Base. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Fumagalli.Charles Moss, Gray Stoneware Crock, c 1937 Gray Stoneware CrockCharles Cullen, Pewter Flagon, c 1936 Pewter FlagonAnna Aloisi, Syrup Jug, probably 1936 Syrup Jug. From series of 14 sheets with scales, bowls and boxes.Pa. German Cup and Saucer. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 46.4 x 37.3 cm (18 1/4 x 14 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Max Soltmann.Design for Two Vases ca. 1770-85 Anonymous, French, 18th century French. Design for Two Vases 344073Economy Redware Pitcher. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.2 x 22.8 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ralph Atkinson.Francis Law Durand, Decanter, c 1937 DecanterJ Howard Iams, Pitcher, c 1938 PitcherRuth Bialostosky, Earthenware, Jelly Mold, 1935 1942 Earthenware, Jelly MoldFire Place Kettle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.1 x 22.4 cm (11 7/8 x 8 13/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ludmilla Calderon.John Matulis, Preserve Jar, c 1936 Preserve JarMichael Fenga, Goblet, c 1939 GobletStoneware Jug. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 16 1/2" High 9" Dia.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Annie B. Johnston.Hester Duany, Silver Creamer, c 1936 Silver CreamerPrint (France)Vase. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 28.7 x 23.1 cm (11 5/16 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gertrude Lemberg.Gertrude Lemberg, Glass, c 1940 GlassMichael Fenga, Silver Teapot, c 1936 Silver TeapotIsadore Goldberg, Gemel Bottle, c 1940 Gemel BottleGertrude Lemberg, Vase, c 1940 VaseHarry Goodman, Pewter Teapot, c 1937 Pewter TeapotGiacinto Capelli, Jug, c 1941 JugJoseph Mitry, Preserving Jar, c 1941 Preserving JarGeorge Yanosko, Decanter, c 1940 DecanterSilver Czarek replied from the 19th century with coins from the 16th century in the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw - general view;  around 1920-1922 (1918-00-00-1922-00-00);Beverly Chichester, Covered Compote, c 1939 Covered CompoteFireman's Torch. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 45.3 x 25.5 cm (17 13/16 x 10 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Elmer G. Anderson.Mug. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Van Silvay.Hester Duany, Silver Teapot, c 1936 Silver TeapotJug. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.2 x 22.5 cm (11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 17" High 6 7/8" Dia(base). Medium: watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charlotte Sperber.Pewter Chalice. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 23 cm (11 3/8 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7" high; 3 5/8" in diameter. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eugene La Foret.Harry Grossen, Toleware Tin Coffee Pot, c 1938 Toleware Tin Coffee Pot