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Crock

c. 1940

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a ceramic crock with a round cylindrical shape and a blue bird design on its side, including a branch with berries. The color palette consists of beige and blue tones. The crock is positioned centrally in the image, with handles on either side near the top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.2 x 50.9 cm (15 1/16 x 20 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9 1/4" High 12 1/2" Dia(top) 12" Dia(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.6362

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584226

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