Crock

c. 1941

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a stylized bird-like figure. The image depicts an abstract representation of a bird with a rounded body, a long curved neck, and a small head featuring a pointed beak. It is rendered in a blue monochrome color palette, with the form of the bird created by varying intensities of blue shading and dot patterns. The bird is positioned above a collection of darker blue dots indicating a base. Above the figure, there is text reading "RADY & RYAN, ELLENVILLE, N.Y." and the number "3." The textured background gives a sense of depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 24.5 cm (11 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/4" High(?) 10 1/2" Base

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6275


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: John Tarantino

Wikidata ID

Q64584212

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