Fruit Jar

c. 1940

Violet Hartenstein

Associated Names
Violet Hartenstein

Artist, American, c. 1901 - 1985

The image shows a large, round, and smooth ceramic jar with a short, wide neck and a small opening at the top. The color palette is predominantly muted and earthy, featuring shades of beige and gray. The jar is centrally positioned against a plain, beige background. There is a subtle shadow beneath the jar and the name "Violet Hartstein" is lightly printed in the bottom right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.7 x 33 cm (16 x 13 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" High 3 3/8" Dia(mouth) 6 3/8" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7058

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Violet Hartenstein

Wikidata ID

Q64633818

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