Stoneware Jar
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28.2 x 23.1 cm (11 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" High 8 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
1943.8.5030
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Stoneware Jar*, a 1937 rendering by Annie B. Johnston, capturing the humble elegance of an American folk craft object. Measuring 28.2 x 23.1 cm, this watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and pen-and-ink drawing paper vividly documents a stoneware vessel originally standing 14½ inches high and 8½ inches in diameter.'s work highlights the jar's sturdy form and subtle glazing, evoking the practical beauty of everyday pottery from America's regional traditions. Created as part of the Index of American Design (IAD), a Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA), t...
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...