Pitcher

c. 1937

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large ceramic pitcher with a polished surface. The pitcher is decorated with blue swirls near the base and has a handle on the side. The color palette consists of beige with highlights of deep blue. The pitcher is standing upright with the spout slightly tilted forward and the handle visible on the right side. There are inscriptions on the front of the pitcher.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 22.7 cm (11 1/2 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 3/4 " High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5040

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584197

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