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Crock

1935/1942

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ceramic jar with two handles and a metallic rim, decorated with a blue floral pattern on its side. The jar is primarily in shades of light gray with blue accents. The word "JORDAN" and the number "1" are inscribed near the top of the jar.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, colored pencil and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.2 x 20.5 cm (11 7/8 x 8 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.7154

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584260

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