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Jug

c. 1940

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ceramic jug with a handle on its right side and a blue floral design on its front. The color palette includes light beige and shades of blue.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.5 x 45.7 cm (14 3/8 x 18 in.)
Original IAD Object: 13 1/2" High 8 7/8" Dia(approx)
Accession Number

1943.8.7363

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584261

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