Crock

c. 1940

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a collection of fluid lines and rounded shapes forming an abstract representation. In the center, there is a bird-like figure with a smoothly curved head and body, decorated with circular patterns resembling feathers. Above the figure are bold, dark circles connected by a line. The artwork uses a limited color palette, emphasizing its abstract nature and suggesting a stylized bird in flight or at rest.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 28.4 cm (9 x 11 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/4" High 12 1/8" Dia.(top) 12" Dia.(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5172

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino

Wikidata ID

Q64584211

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