Water or Cider Jug

c. 1939

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image depicts a large ceramic jug with two handles and intricate blue floral designs. The jug has a natural beige color with blue floral patterns. In the center is a floral motif surrounded by smaller decorations, between the handles. It features the text "T J Gilson" near the bottom. The spout is at the top, and there is a circular opening at the base. The handles extend symmetrically from the neck of the jug.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58.1 x 45.5 cm (22 7/8 x 17 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20 1/2" High 11" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6382

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 350, no. 1215.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618255

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