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The image shows a large brown ceramic jug against a plain off-white background. The jug has a cylindrical shape with a wider base and a narrow neck, topped with a small opening. The color palette is warm, with various shades of brown dominating the jug and a subtle gradient on its surface. The jug is upright and centered in the image, standing out prominently against the muted background.
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The image shows a large brown ceramic jug against a plain off-white background. The jug has a cylindrical shape with a wider base and a narrow neck, topped with a small opening. The color palette is warm, with various shades of brown dominating the jug and a subtle gradient on its surface. The jug is upright and centered in the image, standing out prominently against the muted background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Beer Bottle

Arthur Stewart

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.2 x 22.3 cm (13 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" High 3" Base
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.5188
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Fairport
  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: ARTHUR STEWART

NGA object ID 17389. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.