Crock

c. 1936

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a large pottery jar with two handles and a wide opening at the top. The jar has a matte, earthy brown color with a subtle gradient, and blue decorative elements centered on its front surface, including "LEXINGTON TROY" above a floral design. Above the main image, an inset displays a close-up of the jar's handle. The background is plain beige, and the jar is centrally positioned with the inset detail framed in the upper right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 22.5 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/8" High 8 1/8" Dia(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6493

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea.

Wikidata ID

Q64618261

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