Preserving Jar

c. 1936

Frank Maurer

Associated Names
Frank Maurer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large, textured, brown ceramic jar as the central object. The color palette consists of mainly earthy tones, primarily brown with subtle variations in shade. The jar is positioned centrally in the image, with a top rim and a slightly narrower base. The background is a light, neutral color, emphasizing the jar.

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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 25.4 cm (14 1/8 x 10 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7403

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frank Mauer; lower left in graphite: SCALE 3/4" = 1"

Wikidata ID

Q64570276

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