Batter Jug

c. 1938

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a ceramic jug with a metal handle and a lid. The jug has a floral blue design and the inscription "CONGER & WILSON HAHAWAHA" on its front. The color scheme consists of beige, blue, and metallic brown. The jug is placed centrally, facing forward, showing its floral decoration on the bottom left side. The metal handle has a wooden grip at the top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.8 x 38 cm (18 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" High 6 1/2" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7046

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J. TARANTINO.

Wikidata ID

Q64584251

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