Crock

c. 1940

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large ceramic jug with two handles on the sides and a blue floral design pattern on its surface. The color palette consists of earthy tones, predominantly greyish with deep blue decoration and a hint of brown at the mouth's edge and interior. The jug's handles are positioned on the left and right sides, and the floral designs encircle the midsection of the jug.

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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 36.7 cm (18 1/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/4" High 6 5/8" Dia(top) 6 1/2" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7064

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584252

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