Jar

c. 1937

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image displays a large ceramic pot with a narrow opening, two small handles on the sides near the top, and a simple blue decorative pattern near the upper part. The color palette includes earthy tones such as light browns and tans with a prominent blue design and a muted greyish hue to the pot overall. The pot is centered in the image, with its handles positioned just below the top edge, and a bright blue ornamentation adorns the upper portion below the rim.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.8 x 36.5 cm (17 5/8 x 14 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9"High 4"Dia(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7466

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618284

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