Pewter Tobacco Jar

c. 1941

Ardella Watkins

Associated Names
Ardella Watkins

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large rectangular metal container with two lids, one lying on its side and the other standing upright next to the container. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting entirely of shades of gray with a subtle gradient indicating shadows and depth. The container is upright with an oval-shaped lid resting horizontally to the left and a flat, square lid standing vertically to the right of the container.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.5 x 52.9 cm (15 3/16 x 20 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15149

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Ardella Watkins.

Wikidata ID

Q64536351

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