Pottery Jar

c. 1940

Paul Ward

Associated Names
Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large clay pot with two handles on the sides, featuring a decoration of blue designs including the numbers "1861" on its front. The pot's colors are predominantly earthy tones of brown with a striking cobalt blue decoration. Positioned centrally, the pot stands out against a plain, light off-white background, with the handles symmetrically placed on either side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.9 x 29.3 cm (14 1/2 x 11 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" High 8 1/2" Diameter 10" Diameter(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6233

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink : P. Ward

Wikidata ID

Q64619162

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