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Jug

Nicholas Amantea

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, rustic stoneware jug with a narrow neck and a wide, rounded body. The jug is decorated near the top with floral motifs in blue glaze. The color palette includes earthy tones such as grayish-brown for the jug's body, with contrasting blue embellishments and a reddish-brown discoloration. The image features the full jug at the center, with a close-up detail of the neck and handle at the top right. The composition highlights the jug's simple and elegant design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3487 × 4358 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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