The artwork, titled "Water Cooler," by Richard Franklin (Polk) Bell, features a ceramic vase or jug with a wide base that tapers slightly towards the top. The object has a small opening at the top, resembling a spout. Two handles protrude from either side, each shaped like a curved animal's head and neck. The surface is adorned with numerous small bumps and blue streaks of glaze. A small human figure sits atop the object, positioned behind the spout. The background of the image is gray, transitioning to white at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870–90
- Medium
- Stoneware
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 607 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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