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Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Crock

c. 1939

Paul Poffinbarger

Associated Names

Paul Poffinbarger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large, cylindrical pottery vessel with circular blue bands around its exterior. The color palette is primarily neutral with light gray and blue accents. The pot stands upright against a plain, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.8 x 30.8 cm (16 1/16 x 12 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9" High 8"Dia
Accession Number

1943.8.7096

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619091

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