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Covered Jar

c. 1940

John Collins

Associated Names

John Collins

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large brown jar with a detached lid hovering above it. The jar has a rustic, earthy tone with hints of darker and lighter browns suggesting texture and shading. It is positioned centrally in the image, with the lid directly above it, all against a plain beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.1 x 38.2 cm (19 3/4 x 15 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.6113

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582166

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