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Jar

c. 1939

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names

Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a large beige ceramic jar with two handles, painted with a blue bird and leaf design. The color scheme is earthy with hints of deep blue. The jar is centered in the image with the decoration on one side.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.7 x 38 cm (18 x 14 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10 1/4" High 6 1/2" Dia.(top) 8" Dia.(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.5168

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N.Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618236

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