Jar

c. 1938

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large, brown ceramic jar with a blue decorative band around its upper portion and an inscription that reads "COMMER AWAR." The color palette is predominantly earthy browns with accentuating blue decoration, set against a plain beige background. The jar is centrally positioned and stands upright, filling most of the frame. At the lower right corner, there is a signature that reads "J. Tangenhaur."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 27.7 cm (14 1/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" High 4" Dia(top) 5" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6372

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584230

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