Churn

1935/1942

Mary Berner

Associated Names
Mary Berner

Artist, American, born Germany, 1901 - 2003

The image shows a large ceramic butter churn with a tall wooden plunger extending vertically from its top. The butter churn has a blue floral design on its surface. The color palette consists of neutral earthy tones, such as beige and brown, with the blue floral pattern adding contrast. Positioned in the center of the image, the churn stands upright, with the handle symmetrically aligned in the top third of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.6 cm (12 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" High(approx)without stick

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7077

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: CHURN-STONEWARE / #35,933 about 18" high(w ithout stick) / Jan 21st 1936. / Mary Berner.; lower left verso: Reserve-redone

Wikidata ID

Q64607503

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