Jug
probably 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 45.4 x 38 cm (17 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 14" High
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.7358
Art Historical Context
This delicate watercolor and graphite rendering of a jug, created around 1938 by artists Anne Nemtzoff and Tarantino, captures the essence of everyday American craftsmanship. Measuring 45.4 x 38 cm, the artwork meticulously depicts an original jug standing 14 inches high, its form, texture, and subtle details through vibrant washes of color and precise graphite lines on paperboard. As part of the National Gallery of Art's collection, it exemplifies the Index of American Design (IAD), a Federal Art Project initiative from the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression. The...