Jug

1935/1942

John Dana

Associated Names
John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large brown jug with a single handle on its side at the center of the composition. The color palette consists of shades of brown with highlights reflecting a glossy surface. The jug is positioned centrally, with a rectangular label in the top right corner bearing text that appears to be a signature or identification, written in a darker shade. The jug dominates the page, standing out against the slightly off-white background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, heightening, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.8 x 23.2 cm (12 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5071

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

verso lower right in graphite: JOHN DANA

Wikidata ID

Q64582221

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