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Jar

c. 1937

George Loughridge

Associated Names

George Loughridge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large abstract bird-like shape with curving and looping lines in the center. Surrounding it are smaller organic shapes, emphasizing flow. A jar in the lower right corner contains a smaller version of the bird-like figure. Textual elements above the bird complete the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 26.9 cm (9 x 10 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.6288

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: GEO. LOUGHRIDGE

Wikidata ID

Q64571488

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