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Finger Bowl

1935/1942

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There is a large purple glass bowl with wavy, scalloped edges in the image. The glass is glossy and shows reflections. The color palette includes purples with hints of pink highlights. The bowl is centered on a light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 22.1 cm (12 x 8 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17685

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 102, no. 209.

Wikidata ID

Q64584353

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