Jug

c. 1936

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a blue butterfly on a brownish textured background with text above it that reads "JULIUS NOTT-ON." Below the butterfly is a simple line drawing of a jug or pitcher outlined in blue. The color palette includes blues, browns, and beige. The butterfly is slightly above the center, while the jug is towards the lower part of the image, both centrally aligned.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.5 cm (11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" High 4 1/2" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7115

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: F. Fumagalli

Wikidata ID

Q64618269

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