Covered Jar

1939

John Matulis

Associated Names
John Matulis

Artist, American, 1910 - 2000

The image shows a large brown ceramic jar with numbers in white paint on its surface, alongside a separate lid positioned below it. The color palette includes earthy tones such as brown, tan, and hints of green on the lid. The jar is centered in the image with the lid placed directly in front of it on a wooden surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 20.2 cm (11 3/4 x 7 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7467

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: John Matulis; upper center in watercolor: PRESERVE JAR / 1765.8 / NUMBERS ON SURFACE OF JAR

Wikidata ID

Q64583782

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