Inkwell

c. 1939

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a circular, disk-like object with a textured surface. It displays the word "ROADFINDER" and is composed of a metallic material with blue and tan colors and intricate detailing in dark and light shades. The object is placed in the center of the image against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 36 cm (11 15/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2 3/16" High 5 1/2" Dia(top) 5 1/2" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6309

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 85, no. 168.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584219

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