Butter Crock

1936

Jerome Hoxie

Associated Names
Jerome Hoxie

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ceramic pot with two handles near its rim. The pot is mainly an earthy beige color, with glossy areas at the top and handles suggesting a glazed finish. There is a slight variation of color with darker brown around the rim and base, and a hint of blue near the handles. The pot is centrally positioned and slightly tilted, as if placed on a flat surface. The background is a plain, light beige.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 22.9 cm (10 15/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" High 6 1/4" Dia. (top) 7 1/2" Dia. (base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5048


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: S. Jerome Hoxie / '36

Wikidata ID

Q64581630

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