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Stone Bottle

c. 1940

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names

Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image displays a tall, cylindrical, light brown ceramic jug with a small handle near the top, and a cork stopper. The jug is set against a plain light beige background. The jug is positioned centrally on the canvas, standing upright with the handle on the left side and the cork stopper inserted at the top opening.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil,and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.7 x 29 cm (14 7/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9 1/4" High 2 5/8" Dia.
Accession Number

1943.8.5120

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537870

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