Jar

c. 1938

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large ceramic vessel with a slightly tapered cylindrical shape and an open top. It features a decorative blue floral motif on its side. The color palette includes earthy tones with the vessel being a light brown or beige shade and the decoration in dark blue. The vessel is centrally positioned, viewed from a slightly elevated angle, with its top open. Near the bottom right of the vessel, there is a small signature, "J. Tarantino," on the surface it rests upon.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 38.2 cm (17 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" HIgh 6 3/8" Dia(top) 6 5/8" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6370

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584229

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