Jar

c. 1940

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall, cylindrical earthenware jar with two small loop handles near the top. The jar features blue decorative elements and the text "C. Crolius New York" inscribed on its upper front surface. The color palette is muted, consisting mainly of shades of brown and blue. Positioned in the center of the image, the jar is shown against a plain beige background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.4 x 37.9 cm (17 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15 1/2" High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6402

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JOHN TARANTINO.

Wikidata ID

Q64584234

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