Pa. German Covered Jar

1935/1942

Margaret Stottlemeyer

Associated Names
Margaret Stottlemeyer

Artist, American, 1859 - 1948

The image shows a lidded ceramic jar and a matching shallow dish with intricate floral and bird motifs. The color palette includes earthy browns, muted yellows, and subtle reds. The jar is positioned centrally on the dish, which is at the center of the composition. In the top left corner, a floral design is labeled with the year "1826," and in the top right corner, another floral motif is present. Below the central object is a sketched outline of the jar and dish. The background is a flat beige tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30 x 36.6 cm (11 13/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 10" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3422

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: M.A.R.S *

Wikidata ID

Q64595022

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