Jar

c. 1937

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a hand-drawn illustration of three stylized flowers with broad petals and leaves. The color palette consists of muted tones such as gray and black ink. The flowers are the main focus of the image, with a smaller drawing of a jar with a flower design in the lower right corner. Above the flowers, there is text including the number "3" and decorative elements that add to the vintage aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 7/8" High 7" Dia(top) 9" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6468

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: JOHN / TARANTINO.

Wikidata ID

Q64584240

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