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Preserving Jar

Joseph Mitry

National Gallery of Art

This detailed painting features a large, clear glass jar with a lid, alongside a circular insignia with engraved text. Positioned centrally in the frame, the jar stands upright, with the lid resting on top, while the insignia is located to the right of the jar. The color palette is primarily shades of gray and brown, with some blue-gray lines against the plain beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3270 × 4538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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