Flask

c. 1939

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A large, transparent bottle is depicted in the center of the image, with faint sketch lines hinting at its form and design. The color palette is minimal, featuring subtle shades of gray against a light background. The bottle stands upright in the middle of the image, with its base near the bottom edge of the canvas and its neck extending towards the top. The bottle is symmetrical, with consistent shading on both sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 21.1 cm (11 7/16 x 8 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5154

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64584207

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