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Preserving Jar

c. 1938

Wilford H. Shurtliff

Associated Names

Wilford H. Shurtliff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large terracotta pot with two small handles on its sides. The pot is primarily in shades of earthy orange and brown with some lighter patches that suggest a slightly weathered texture. It is positioned centrally against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.2 x 29.1 cm (14 1/4 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 13 1/2" High
Accession Number

1943.8.7445

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Scale 1/2"=1"; lower right in graphite: W.H. Shurtliff

Wikidata ID

Q64635448

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