Stone Jug

c. 1939

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image displays a large, round earthenware jug with a handle against a light background. The jug is center-aligned and slightly angled to the left, with the handle on the right side. The color palette is warm browns with shades and shadows.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 45.6 cm (14 1/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" High 5 1/4" Dia(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7369

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carl Buergerniss; upper right verso in graphite: Stoneware water jug/ ..ate. used on farms all of 19th century / Original owner Applegate(?) family of Ocean Co. N.J.

Wikidata ID

Q64537889

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