Crock

c. 1939

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a cream-colored ceramic jar with two small handles on either side. It features a blue decorative design on the front that resembles a harp or lyre with swirls and leaves. The color palette includes cream, beige, blue, and a hint of dark maroon inside the jar. The jar is centrally positioned, with the decoration facing forward and the handles extending slightly outward.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 36.6 cm (17 15/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17 15/16" x 14 3/8" .455 x .366

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5162

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N.Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618235

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