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Photo Credit: Photograph by Victoria Damrel
Pillow-pitcher
198120th c
21 in. x 25 in. x 14 in. (53.34 cm x 63.5 cm x 35.56 cm)
Betty Woodman, American, (May 14, 1930–January 2, 2018)
Object Type:
Ceramic
Creation Place:
North America, United States, New York
Medium and Support:
Earthenware
Credit Line:
Melba and Al Langman Collection, gift of their family
Accession Number:
2006.150
Commentary
The shape of "Pillow-Pitcher" is inspired by traditional northern Italian Etruscan work of the 7th to 3rd centuries B.C. The form was made from a wheel thrown cylinder pinched at both ends and then the spout was added.
Object Description
Abstract Earthenware sculpture
Keywords
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Abstract,
American,
Ceramics,
Clay,
Contemporary ,
Earthenware,
female,
Female,
Glazed,
Langman Collection,
Organic,
Pottery,
Wheel-throwing,
Woman
- Abstract
- American
- Ceramics
- Clay
- Contemporary
- Earthenware
- female
- Female
- Glazed
- Langman Collection
- Organic
- Pottery
- Wheel-throwing
- Woman
Additional Images
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frontal 3/4 right
Reverse view
Dimensions
- H: 21; W: 25; Diam: 14 inches Dimensions: 21 x 25 x 14 in. (53.34 x 63.5 x 35.56 cm)
Provenance History
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Owner Name: Melba and Al Langman
Role: donors
Place: Los Angeles, California
Dates: November 28, 2006
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