Pitcher
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 43.9 x 36.9 cm (17 5/16 x 14 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 1/4" High 4 1/2" Dia(base)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.7060
Art Historical Context
**Pitcher**, a meticulous rendering by artist Isadore Goldberg around1939, captures the of an everyday American ceramic vessel from the Index of American Design collection at the National Gallery of Art Measuring 43.9 x 36.9 cm, this watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil work on paperboard depicts a pitcher standing 8 1/4 inches high with a 4 1/2-inch base diameter. Goldberg's precise depiction highlights the object's graceful form, likely showcasing traditional motifs that reflect early American craftsmanship. Created as part of the Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administrat...
About the Artist
Isadore Goldberg
Isadore Goldberg (b. 1904), an American artist, gained recognition through his contributions to the Index of American Design, a New Deal-era initiative under the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project. Active primarily in the late 1930s and early 1940s, Goldberg produced meticulous renderings of everyday American objects, capturing the essence of folk craftsmanship during a time when ...