Demi-John Pottery

c. 1937

John Jordan

Associated Names
John Jordan

Artist, American, born England, 1890 - 1944

This detailed painting features a large, brown jug with a round body, a narrow opening at the top, and a sturdy handle on the top left. The jug is predominantly in shades of warm brown. To the left side of the jug is the name "P.H. SMITH" written in faint text, while to the right and somewhat lower is "J.W. JORDAN." The background is plain beige paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16 3/4" High 10 3/4" Wide(max) 2 3/4" Dia.(mouth) 1 3/8" Hndl 6" Diameter (base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6226

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JWJORDAN

Wikidata ID

Q64582796

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