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Jug

c. 1939

Francis Borelli

Associated Names

Francis Borelli

Artist, American, 1903 - 1961

Two brown ceramic jugs with narrow necks, one larger than the other. The color palette is primarily earthy tones, with shades of brown and hints of blue on the jugs. The larger jug is centrally positioned, occupying most of the space, while the smaller jug is in the upper left corner, set against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, gouache, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 22.5 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" High 10" Dia(center) 5 3/4" Dia(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.6417

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FRANCIS BORELLI

Wikidata ID

Q64562500

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