Jar

c. 1938

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image depicts a large, dark brown ceramic vase with a rounded body and a slightly flared lip, positioned centrally against a light-colored background. The color palette consists of various shades of brown with subtle highlights indicating the curvature of the vase. The vase is placed towards the bottom center of the image, casting a faint shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 35.3 cm (17 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" High 4 5/8" Diameter(top) 4 5/8" Diameter(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6236

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618242

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