Jar

Charles Caseau

National Gallery of Art

This painting shows a ceramic jug with a round body and two small loop handles on each side near its narrow neck. The jug has an inscription on the neck that reads, "C. CROLIUS MANUFACTURER MANHATTAN-WELLS NEW YORK." It primarily features earthy tones blending from brown to blue, with a blue decorative pattern near the top and a texture across its body. It appears to have a large dent or divot on the right. The jug is centered on a plain background of beige paper.