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Yellow Stoneware Jug

1941

Herman O. Stroh

Associated Names

Herman O. Stroh

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large ceramic jug with a rounded body and a wide handle. The color palette is primarily earthy tones, with shades of brown and ochre. The jug is positioned slightly off-center towards the right. There are no other objects or details around it. A signature is visible at the bottom right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 26.7 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7" High 5 1/4" Dia
Accession Number

1943.8.7158

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Herman O. Stroh 1941

Wikidata ID

Q64573773

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