Jug (for Wine, Cider, or Vinegar)

c. 1941

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, oval-shaped ceramic jug with two handles near the top. The jug is decorated with a blue illustration of a bird perched on a flowering branch and some scripted text above the bird. The primary color palette consists of earthy brown tones with accents of blue in the design on the jug. The jug is positioned centrally against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58.5 x 44.1 cm (23 1/16 x 17 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" High(approx) 6 1/2" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7042

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584249

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