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Stoneware Jug

Annie B. Johnston

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, ornate ceramic jug with a textured, reptile-like pattern across its surface. The jug is predominantly brown with shades of dark and light brown, and hints of blue and green that add depth to its design. The jug is positioned centrally, with its spout and handles clearly visible towards the top, and its body occupying most of the vertical space in the picture, giving a clear view of its rounded shape and detailed surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, pen and ink and some heightening on paper
Dimensions
3404 × 4183 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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