Crock

c. 1938

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a decorative floral motif with a pot. The design is intricate and primarily in shades of blue, featuring swirling lines, circular patterns, and leaf-like forms. Adjacent to the floral design is an outline drawing of a pot incorporating the floral motif. The artwork showcases a stylized approach, emphasizing symmetry and curves.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.8 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/4" High 6 1/4" Dia(top) 4 7/8"Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6314

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 353, pl. 1229.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584221

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