Salt Cellar

c. 1940

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows detailed blue architectural elements against an off-white background. There are two intricate blue designs. The central design is symmetrical, with swirling shapes, floral details, and a central lyre-like design. The second design in the top right corner features scrolls and floral details. There is a signature at the lower right corner that reads "John Tarantino."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3" high; 2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17688

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JOHN / TARANTINO.

Wikidata ID

Q64584355

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