Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
1956.93
Date:
1821-1833
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 20 x 21.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Bulbous parian porcelain pitcher with molded scenes in low relief of foxhunt on stippled ground with geometric banded border near base; cylindrical neck, spout, and upper part of scrolling handle painted a brilliant blue, glazed interior, smear glazed exterior.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Edith D. Blasidell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
