Jar

1935/1942

Elsie Wein

Associated Names
Elsie Wein

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large earthenware jug with a blue bird design on its surface. The color palette consists of earthy beige, deep blue, and light brown. The jug is centrally located, standing upright with curved handles visible on both sides. The bird design is displayed on the front with cursive text above it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.8 x 39.4 cm (20 x 15 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15 7/8" high; 8 1/2" in diameter (top); 10 1/2" in diameter (base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16467

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 360, no. 1275.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E. Wein

Wikidata ID

Q64559316

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