Crock

1940

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large brown ceramic pot with two small handles on either side near the top rim and features two etched birds on its front surface. The color palette consists primarily of earthy brown tones with a subtle gradient of light and shadow, highlighting the texture of the ceramic material. The pot is centrally positioned in the image with ample space around it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 38.4 cm (11 15/16 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" High 8 1/2" Top(dia) 6 1/4" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7004

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584243

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