Stone Fruit Jar

1939

Margaret Stottlemeyer

Associated Names
Margaret Stottlemeyer

Artist, American, 1859 - 1948

The image depicts a large earthenware pot with a smooth, rounded form and a wide opening at the top. The pot is in the center of the image against an off-white background. The color palette consists of earthy brown tones with subtle highlights and shadows, giving the pot dimensionality. The name "MARKS" and the year "1939" are visible in red on the lower right side of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.5 x 27.2 cm (15 3/16 x 10 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/4" Tall

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5136


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in watercolor: M.A.R.S.-1939; upper center in graphite: Stone jar

Wikidata ID

Q64595028

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