Napoleon Toby Jug

c. 1937

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names
Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a ceramic jug designed in the shape of a historical figure wearing a tricorn hat and a military-style coat. The color palette includes soft grays, whites, black, gold, and blue. The jug is positioned centrally and facing towards the viewer, displaying details such as buttons and a sunburst emblem on the coat, with a handle extending from the back.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.9 x 30.9 cm (17 11/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: .263 cm(High) .202 cm(Wide)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6219

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: E.H.Shellady / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64560633

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