Pottery Jug

c. 1941

Sydney Roberts

Associated Names
Sydney Roberts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, round ceramic jug with a small handle near the top. The color palette is dominated by rich, earthen brown tones, with some highlights of light reflection. Positioned centrally in the image, the jug's handle is situated slightly to the right, and there is minimal text in the bottom right corner that appears to be the artist's signature. The background is a plain, off-white color, emphasizing the jug as the focal point.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.3 x 30.4 cm (15 7/8 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6103

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Syd A. Roberts.

Wikidata ID

Q64632895

You may be interested in

Loading Results