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Preserving Jar

c. 1936

Frank Maurer

Associated Names

Frank Maurer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large, textured, brown ceramic jar as the central object. The color palette consists of mainly earthy tones, primarily brown with subtle variations in shade. The jar is positioned centrally in the image, with a top rim and a slightly narrower base. The background is a light, neutral color, emphasizing the jar.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 25.4 cm (14 1/8 x 10 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" High
Accession Number

1943.8.7403

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frank Mauer; lower left in graphite: SCALE 3/4" = 1"

Wikidata ID

Q64570276

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