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Pewter Teapot

1935/1942

John Tarantino

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John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an illustration of a teapot with a dark gray body, a brown handle, and a knob on top. The color scheme consists of muted grays and browns against a beige background. The teapot is placed centrally, with its spout extending left and its handle curving right. Rectangular remnants in the bottom left corner hint at past elements or a frame.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.7 x 36.7 cm (18 x 14 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13243

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John / Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584342

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