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Jar

c. 1939

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names

Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image shows a cylindrical ceramic jar with a textured surface and blue floral patterns. The color palette includes earthy tones of beige and brown, with accents of deep blue. The jar is upright and positioned centrally in the image. The name "Carl Bauerniss" is inscribed near the bottom right of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 46.2 x 35.5 cm (18 3/16 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10" High 5 1/4" Dia(top)
Accession Number

1943.8.7373

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537890

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