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Pitcher

c. 1936

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, transparent blue glass pitcher with a pronounced handle. The color palette is primarily blue and gray, set against a neutral beige background. The pitcher is positioned centrally in the image, with the handle curving to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.3 x 23 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10603

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584288

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