Stone Jar

c. 1940

Marin J. Bright

Associated Names
Marion J. Bright

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, brown ceramic jar with two handles and intricate decorative patterns primarily in blue near its upper portion. The color palette consists of earthy browns with touches of blue and subtle hints of yellow and green on the jar's body. The jar is centrally positioned in the image, with its handles extending slightly outward and its decorative patterns clearly visible on its surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.1 x 35 cm (18 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 3/4" high; top: 6 1/8" in diameter; body: 7" in diameter; bottom: 4 7/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5167

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MARION J. BRIGHT. 550 DEL.

Wikidata ID

Q64595302

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