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Water Jug

1935/1942

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names

Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image displays a large ceramic jug with a handle and spout, decorated with blue floral patterns. The jug is in shades of beige and brown, with the blue designs standing out. The jug's spout points towards the upper right and the handle is on the left. The background is a plain, light beige.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.8 x 22.8 cm (11 5/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" High 9 3/4" Dia.(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.5125

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N.Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618231

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