Crock

c. 1938

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows swirling and undulating shapes forming a horizontal line across the canvas. These abstract shapes are in shades of blue and resemble elongated organic forms. Below the line, there is a simple outline of a vase providing a recognizable object and contrast to the abstract shapes above.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.6 x 29 cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" High 8 3/8" Dia(top) 6 3/8" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7099

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino; lower center verso in graphite: John Tarantino / July 27-28

Wikidata ID

Q64584257

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