Crock

c. 1953

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large outlined drawing of a pot with blue patterns and markings. The color palette consists of light beige for the background and dark blue for the designs on the pot. The pot is centrally positioned with its opening at the top, and features blue swirls and the inscription "1840" towards the center. The artist's signature, "John Tarrantino," is located at the bottom left of the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 22.7 cm (11 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" high; 7 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7917


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: John / Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584277

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