Jug

1937

Charlotte Sperber

Associated Names
Charlotte Sperber

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ceramic jug with a narrow neck and a carved lip, decorated with an illustration of a blue bird perched on a branch. The jug has a secondary inset detail showing the handle and top view of the jug, positioned in the upper right corner of the image. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily beige with blue accents for the bird design. The jug is centered in the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.5 cm (11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17" High 6 7/8" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7413

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Charlotte Sperber / April 7, 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64539730

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