Pitcher
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Pitcher

TitlePitcher
ArtistSidney Risley
Dateca. 1845–58 19th century
MediumMottled brown earthenware
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Mary Mandeville Johnston, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. S. Johnston, 1914
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Pitcher” is a work by Sidney Risley, dated ca. 1845–58. It is executed in mottled brown earthenware. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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