Pitcher

c. 1937

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Two large pottery jugs are depicted. One has a bird design in blue on the left and the other has a handle on the right. The color palette includes muted earth tones, primarily beige and subtle shades of blue. Both jugs have a glossy sheen. The jug with the bird design is on the left, while the jug with the handle is slightly larger on the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 45.4 cm (15 x 17 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11" High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7032

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John / Tarantino

Wikidata ID

Q64584246

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