Syrup Jug

c. 1936

John Dana

Associated Names
John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large jug with an ornate floral design as the central object, along with two smaller inset drawings of the same jug. The main jug features detailed flowers and leaves in relief, a metallic lip and handle, and is mainly beige and earthy tones with grey accents. The smaller jugs are positioned in the top left and bottom right corners, and the name "JOHN DANA" is inscribed at the bottom center.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" - 7 3/8" High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7206

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: JOHN DANA

Wikidata ID

Q64582234

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