Crock

c. 1940

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays fluid, curved lines and shapes arranged symmetrically, forming an abstract representation of a face. The shapes resemble human facial features such as eyes, eyebrows, a nose, and a smiling mouth. At the top is the number "3" with the text "ENTIER VOSIN" and "ENTLITNHI" below. The arrangement of lines and curves on a textured background conveys an essence of expression associated with a playful or mischievous visage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 22.7 cm (11 1/2 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" High 10" Dia(top) 6 3/4" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6368

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584228

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