Jug

c. 1936

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a large, rustic stoneware jug with a narrow neck and a wide, rounded body. The jug is decorated near the top with floral motifs in blue glaze. The color palette includes earthy tones such as grayish-brown for the jug's body, with contrasting blue embellishments and a reddish-brown discoloration. The image features the full jug at the center, with a close-up detail of the neck and handle at the top right. The composition highlights the jug's simple and elegant design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 23.5 cm (11 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" High 6 1/4" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6419

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618258

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