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Jug

c. 1937

Charles Garjian

Associated Names

Charles Garjian

Artist, American, c. 1900 - unknown

The image shows a large, brown earthenware jug with a handle. The color palette is primarily earthy tones of brown and beige. The jug is centered on the canvas. There is a stamp in the top right corner with the word "EENTOA" and a decorative design. The initials "C. GAHAN" are at the bottom left corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8" High
Accession Number

1943.8.7122

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: C. GARJIAN

Wikidata ID

Q64538577

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