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Cruet

c. 1936

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image contains a large purple pitcher with a curved handle on the right side and a spout at the top. The color palette includes varying shades of purple with subtle highlights indicating reflections on the glass surface. The pitcher is centrally placed in the composition, set against a simple beige or off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10848

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John / TARANTINO.

Wikidata ID

Q64584305

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