Jug

c. 1936

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a large, brown ceramic jug with a handle placed on the right side, with a prominent neck. The color palette primarily consists of warm brown and some faint blue highlights on the jug's body. The jug is situated in the center of the image. In the top left corner, there is an inset with a smaller representation of a jug with a blue shape and some text above it. The larger jug is upright with the spout and handle directed to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30 x 22.9 cm (11 13/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" High 7 1/2" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6363

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618254

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