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Churn

probably 1938

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large cylindrical ceramic jug with blue motifs and handle loops on both sides near the top. The color palette consists mostly of earthy tan and blue tones. The jug is centered in the image with its top open, revealing detailed designs on the front surface. The text "GREENSBORO, PA" is visible on the jug.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.4 x 38.5 cm (17 7/8 x 15 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 15 1/8" High 7 1/8" Dia(top)
Accession Number

1943.8.7417

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 357, no. 1243.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino

Wikidata ID

Q64584264

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