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Crock

c. 1939

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names

Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a large ceramic crock with a hand-drawn blue floral or abstract design on its front. The interior of the pot appears darker than the exterior, and it has two small loop handles. The object is positioned centrally on a neutral beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.7 x 28.4 cm (18 x 11 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9 5/8" High 10" Dia(top) 10" Dia(bot)
Accession Number

1943.8.7002

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618262

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