Preserve Jar

c. 1939

Alfred Parys

Associated Names
Alfred Parys

Artist, American, 1913 - 1969

The image shows a large brown preserve jar against a plain background, with the words "PRESERVE JAR" written at the top. The color palette consists of shades of brown and beige, with the jar's glossy surface displaying darker brown tones. The jar stands upright in the center, with a wooden textured base beneath it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.2 x 16.3 cm (9 15/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" High (approx)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6138

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in watercolor: PRESERVE JAR

Wikidata ID

Q64534405

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