Stoneware Jar

c. 1939

Philip Smith

Associated Names
Philip Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, cylindrical, brown preserve jar with decorative patterns around its upper section. The color palette is primarily earthy brown tones, with a subtle wooden texture at the base representing the surface it rests on. The jar is at the center of the image, marked with the text "PRESERVE JAR" above it, against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.2 x 17.7 cm (9 15/16 x 6 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5140

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top in watercolor: PRESERVE JAR lower right in watercolor: Philip Smith

Wikidata ID

Q64619522

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