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2017.56.768

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Pulque Jug

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Artist

Walter Pach (New York, New York, 1883 – 1958, New York, New York)

Title

Pulque Jug

Creation Date

1924

Century

early 20th century

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (12.07 x 9.84 cm)

Object Type

print

Creation Place

North America, United States

Medium and Support

etching on paper

Credit Line

Gift of Francis M. Naumann and Marie T. Keller

Copyright

This artwork may be under copyright. For further information, please consult the Museum’s Copyright Terms and Conditions.

Accession Number

2017.56.768

Object Description

18 examples of a print, all same plate size, showing a patterned jug on a patterned tablecloth; the jug bears the inscription El Nectar de la Vida. Pach's title Pulque Jug refers to
the Mexican drink made from fermented agave sap.

14 from edition of 50; one from edition of 25; 3 unnumbered copies. See images attached to EmbArk record.

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