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Pa. German Jug

c. 1937

Frances Lichten

Associated Names

Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a rustic jug with a handle, labeled "B R 1792," above a red floral design. The jug shows colors of green, orange, and brown, giving it a natural look. It is placed at the top center of the image above a plain background, with the floral sketch positioned below it in the center.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 32.9 cm (11 x 12 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.3438

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in watercolor: FRANCES / LICHTEN

Wikidata ID

Q64562233

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