Pottery Flower Pot
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 27.8 x 22.7 cm (10 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 8" High 7 1/2" Dia
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.6069
Art Historical Context
In the Index of American Design, artist Annie B. Johnston brings to life a humble pottery flower pot in her circa 1937 rendering, *Pottery Flower Pot*. with watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink onboard (measuring 27.8 x 22.7 cm), this detailed study captures the vessel's earthy form—originally 8 inches high and7½ inches in diameter—with a warm, tactile presence. Johnston's meticulous technique highlights the pot's subtle curves, glossy glazes, and functional beauty, turning an everyday object into a celebration of American craftsmanship. This artwork is part of the Federal Ar...
About the Artist
Annie B. Johnston
Annie B. Johnston was an American artist active in the late 1930s, recognized for her contributions to the Index of American Design, the New Deal-era federal program that commissioned artists to create meticulous watercolor renderings of American folk and decorative arts objects. Working in watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Johnston brought technical precision and sen...