Jug

1940-1941

Sara Garfinkel and John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Sara Garfinkel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a round pottery jug with a single handle at the top, showcasing hand-painted blue designs on its upper section. The jug is primarily a neutral tan or beige color, with the decorative elements in varying shades of blue. It is centered in the frame, standing upright, and the handle slightly leans towards the left. The spout is located at the top center, and the blue designs are concentrated near the neck and top half of the jug. The background is plain and off-white, emphasizing the jug as the main subject of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wAtercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.5 x 35.5 cm (17 1/2 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13" High 6" Dia.(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5119

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: S. Garfinkel / and / John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64630530

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