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Brown Pottery Toby Jug

Dorothy Brennan

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated figure dressed in 18th-century clothing with a large tricorn hat. The figure is holding drinking vessels in both hands. The sculpture is brown, possibly made of ceramic. Its size and posture suggest it is a decorative piece, possibly a jug. The sculpture has intricate detailing, giving it a lifelike appearance and historical character.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3328 × 3848 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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