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Pa. German Jar

c. 1936

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names

Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a cylindrical ceramic jar with an intricate floral design. The color palette includes earthy tones with a light brown base, accented with blue, green, and red in the decorative patterns. The jar is centered in the image, displaying a flower pattern on its front face, with additional smaller flower motifs decorating the upper section. The jar sits against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

oil paint on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 47.6 x 31.5 cm (18 3/4 x 12 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3412

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64560568

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