Illustrated Pitchers and Mugs

Artistic renderings of various pitchers and mugs, ranging from silver to ceramic, highlighting their design and historical context.

Joseph Wolins, Pewter Pitcher, c 1936 Pewter Pitcher
Joseph Wolins, Pewter Pitcher, c 1936 Pewter Pitcher
Silver Pitcher. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.6 x 22.7 cm (11 5/8 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5" high. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Michael Fenga.Joseph Wolins, Pewter Pitcher, c 1936 Pewter PitcherSilver Creamer. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.7 x 23.1 cm (11 5/16 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" high; 4 5/8" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giacinto Capelli.Elsie Wein, Pitcher, c 1939 PitcherPitcher. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 41 x 37.7 cm (16 1/8 x 14 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10 3/8" High 5" Dia.(top) 5 9/16" Dia.(base). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giacinto Capelli.Thomas Holloway, Small Sugar Bowl, c 1936 Small Sugar BowlBean Pot. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 3/4" x 2 3/4". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Vincent Murphy.Water Cooler. Dated: probably 1938. Dimensions: overall: 51.7 x 40.8 cm (20 3/8 x 16 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 22" Tall 9 7/8" Dia(base) 7 1/4" Dia(top) 12 1/2" Dia(max). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Richard Barnett.Lamp. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 5/8" high; 1 3/4" in diameter. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Fumagalli.Decanter. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 23.1 cm (11 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Dana.Charles Caseau, Cruet, c 1938 CruetVincent Murphy, Bean Pot, c 1936 Bean PotVase. Dated: 1935/1942. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gertrude Lemberg.Richard Whitaker, Robineau Scarab Vase, c 1938 Robineau Scarab VaseSugar Bowl. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 28.8 cm (14 x 11 5/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Dana.Henry Granet, Silver Mug, 1936 Silver MugCarl Strehlau, Pa German Coffee Pot, c 1939 Pa. German Coffee PotSilver Pitcher. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 22.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/8" high. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Garay.Jar. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30 x 22.9 cm (11 13/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" High 9 1/4" Dia(center) 7 3/8" Dia(bot) 5 3/8" Dia(top). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Caseau.Pewter Teapot. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.4 x 22.6 cm (11 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Robert Brigadier.Silver and Glass Flagon. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.4 x 26.3 cm (13 15/16 x 10 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 3/4" high; 5" in diameter. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Carmel Wilson.John Dana, Sperm Oil Lamp, c 1938 Sperm Oil LampEugene La Foret, Pitcher, 1935 1942 PitcherBeverly Chichester, Green Glass Vase, c 1940 Green Glass VaseCreamer. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 21.9 cm (11 3/4 x 8 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: Rendered actual size.. Medium: watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Thomas Holloway.Sugar Bowl with Cover. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.9 x 23.2 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Tarantino.Jug. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.6 x 22.4 cm (11 1/4 x 8 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 3/4" High. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Vincent Carano.Sugar Bowl. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.1 x 22.9 cm (11 1/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" High 5 3/4" Wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph Sudek.Ornamental jar with standing woman; Ornamental scales and jugs.design for an ornamental jar with standing woman. The Bowl Stands on Paws in the Form of Mascaroons.Vase with meandering line; Sixty Vases by English, French and Italian Masters (...). An egg-shaped vase with narrow foot. Decorated with round elements and a meandering line.Glass Celery Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 44.8 x 34.7 cm (17 5/8 x 13 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank M Keane.Aaron Fastovsky, Silver Teapot, c 1936 Silver TeapotPottery Jug. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 31 x 24.2 cm (12 3/16 x 9 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Al Curry.Vincent Carano, Silver Coffee Pot, 1935 1942 Silver Coffee PotSmall Pitcher. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 23 cm (11 1/2 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Caseau.Lamp. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.4 x 22.7 cm (11 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 13/16" high; 2 5/16 wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hester Duany.Filippo Porreca, Lamp, c 1939 LampJohn Dana, Sperm Oil Lamp, c 1940 Sperm Oil LampSilver Creamer. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 22.5 cm (11 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 3/4" high; 6 1/2" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Zupa.Amelia Tuccio, Pa German Cheese Strainer, c 1940 Pa. German Cheese StrainerHester Duany, Silver Bowl, c 1937 Silver BowlAnnie B Johnston, Stoneware Jar, c 1939 Stoneware JarEugene Barrell, Pewter Flagon, 1935 1942 Pewter FlagonPewter Water Pitcher. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.5 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 11" high; 10 1/2" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Arsen Maralian.Silver Sugar Bowl. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 26 x 18.9 cm (10 1/4 x 7 7/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Law Durand.John Dana, Lamp, 1936 LampVase with two naked nymphs sitting on Leeuwenkop, Benigno Bossi, After Ennemond Alexandre Petitot, 1764  Vase with ribbed belly and handle on the front. On the sides naked nymphs, sitting on a lion's head, persist on an ornament edge of acanthus leaves. The vase is on a wall. No. 26 from series of 31. print is part of an album. Printed recto at the top right: 26.  paper etching vase ~ ornament. lion's head ~ ornament. nymphs (in general); 'Ninfe in commune' (Ripa)Aaron Fastovsky, Silver Communion Cup, 1935 1942 Silver Communion CupIron Tea Kettle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 9" in diameter; 8" high. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frederick Jackson.Ralph Atkinson, Candlestick, 1937 CandlestickVase with Flowers; Nouveau Livre de Vases 1767. Egg-shaped vase with lid on which a floral owl. Decorated with Bloemguirlande.Bottle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Fumagalli.Wilford H Shurtliff, Preserving Jar, c 1938 Preserving JarJanet Riza, Pewter Teapot, 1936 Pewter TeapotGift jug with dancing and musician men and women, 1657 print The handle runs out in a snake head, under the spout is a mask. Leaf 11 from series of 24 sheets, numbered: 1-21, 23-25. print maker: France (possibly)after design by: France (possibly)publisher: Paris paper engravingCandlestick. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.8 x 23 cm (11 5/16 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 3 1/2" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph Wolins.Franklyn Syres, Toleware Tin Teapot, c 1940 Toleware Tin TeapotMaurice Van Felix, Oil Can, c 1941 Oil CanAbove, black ground two-handled red-coloured Greek cup (kylix) decorated with an owl; below, black-figured Greek cup with horizontal handles and a narrow stand, decorated with two figures, a sphynx and a pattern of stylised foliage. Watercolour by A. Dahlstein, 1760/1780 ().Jar. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 34.6 x 23.4 cm (13 5/8 x 9 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4" High 4" Wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, heightening, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Howell Rosenbaum.A pencil drawing with white highlights by Carl Pischinger depicting a drinking cup with a lid, showing form, contours, and surface details, executed in 1875.Design for Two Vases. Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century. Dimensions: 14 13/16 x 9 3/16 in. (37.7 x 23.3 cm). Date: ca. 1770-85. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Churn. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.5 x 22.2 cm (11 5/8 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 19" High 9 3/8" Dia(top) 9 1/2" Dia(base). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Fumagalli.Pitcher. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Fumagalli.Nicholas Amantea, Jug, c 1936 JugGeorge H Alexander, Pitcher, c 1940 PitcherVase decorated with floral pattern and butterflies, verso - stamped, photograph, photo, photos, 4., recto, height 257 mm, width 199 mm, photographer, 1875 - 1900, cardboard, photographic paper, photo paper, albumen print, container of ceramics: jar, jug, pot, vase, insects: butterfly, ornamenting, decorating ~ applied arts, flowers ~ ornamentVL Vance, Small Glass Bowl, c 1940 Small Glass BowlFrancis Law Durand, Pitcher, 1937 PitcherWellington Blewett, Salt Shaker, 1935 1942 Salt ShakerJug. Dated: 1941. Dimensions: overall: 51.1 x 38.4 cm (20 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 13" High 10 1/2" Dia(waist) 4 3/8" Dia(base). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giacinto Capelli.Giacinto Capelli, Goblet, c 1936 GobletJohn Dana, Bowl, c 1940 BowlA Zaidenberg, Lamp, c 1936 LampJoseph L Boyd, Wine Jug, c 1939 Wine JugSilver Mug. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.5 x 22.7 cm (10 13/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 5/8" high. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Fisk.Water Carafe. Dated: 1937. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ralph Atkinson.James O'Mara, Pewter Soup Tureen, c 1936 Pewter Soup TureenRose Campbell Gerke, Individual Container for Indian's Daily Portion of Food, c 1940 Individual Container for Indian's Daily Portion of FoodBowl. Dated: 1941. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: Drawn exact size.. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Carl Buergerniss.Arthur G Merkley, Liquor Flask, 1935 1942 Liquor FlaskGloves with rectangular body; Livre De Vases. On both sides there is a console with a feminine upper body, in the middle of the head of Medusa on a round shell. Leaf 3 from series of 24 sheets, numbered: 1-21, 23-25. This series was succeeded by the Second Livre series the vases, consisting of 25 sheets, in which the numbering goes through.Pitcher. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 22.1 cm (11 3/8 x 8 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" High. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Giacinto Capelli.Cup. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 27.9 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 1/2" High. Medium: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and heighteningon paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: J. Howard Iams.Charles Caseau, Jug, 1935 1942 JugParis, Crépy, Jean-Baptiste, Vase with blossom branch, verso - stamped, An ornamented vase with a garland and blossom branch. Below it a stone with a fountain in the shape of a shell. Numbered A at the top right., print, ornamental print, prints, ornamental prints, height 169 mm, width 135 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1770 - 1780, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publication, French - 1796, publisherGeorge Nelson, Lamp, c 1936 LampJohn Dana, Flask, c 1940 FlaskTea Kettle. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 31.8 cm (14 x 12 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" in diameter. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Amelia Tuccio.X. Early glass lamp with metal column, marble base & finely cut prismsAnnie B Johnston, Stoneware Jar, c 1937 Stoneware JarNicholas Amantea, Water Jug, 1935 1942 Water JugDrug vase; William Chaffers (British, active 1870s); London, England; 1872; Woodburytype; 11.4 × 9.2 cm (4 1,2 × 3 5,8 in.)Gordon Saltar, Foot Warmer, 1935 1942 Foot WarmerCrockery Pitcher. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 21.8 cm (11 3/8 x 8 9/16 in.). Medium: gouache, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jr. Ernest A. Towers.Hester Duany, Lamp, c 1936 LampJug. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 45.6 x 35.4 cm (17 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 18" High. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bisby Finley.Syrup Jug. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 7" - 7 3/8" High. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Dana.John H Tercuzzi, Toleware Water Can, c 1938 Toleware Water CanGeorge Loughridge, Covered Jar, probably 1939 Covered Jar