Vase

c. 1936

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large blue glass vase with a wide flared top, a narrow neck, and a round body that sits on a short, broad stem and base. The color palette is simple, dominated by the deep blue of the vase set against a plain beige background. The vase is centrally positioned in the image and appears to hover slightly above the bottom edge of the frame. A small label is present towards the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10598

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John / Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584287

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