Grotesque Jug

c. 1938

George Loughridge

Associated Names
George Loughridge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a human head with exaggerated features. It has a prominent nose, large eyes, an open mouth with teeth, and noticeable ears. The head has two spout-like structures on top, one taller than the other. The material appears to be clay or ceramic in a muted earth tone. The surface is smooth with shading variations. The sculpture is presented against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 38 cm (17 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 3/4" High(totop of handle) 4 1/4" Dia

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7451

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 89, no. 179.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 359, no. 1254.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: GEO. LOUGHRIDGE

Wikidata ID

Q64571510

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