Stoneware Jar

c. 1937

Annie B. Johnston

Associated Names
Annie B. Johnston

Artist, American, 1867 - 1944

The image shows a large earthen pot with a simple cylindrical design and a decorative relief of a human face on its front. The color palette is mainly earthy brown, with subtle variations in light and shadow accentuating the pot's texture. The pot is centrally positioned in the frame with the face motif directly facing forward, while two handle-like protrusions are visible on either side. The name "Annie B. Johnston" is inscribed in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28 × 23 cm (11 × 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9' High 8 1/2" Dia

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6073

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: Annie B. Johnston.

Wikidata ID

Q64536133

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