Jar

c. 1938

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

A large beige stoneware jar featuring a blue bird design on its front is depicted in the image. The color palette is predominantly neutral with shades of beige, brown, and vibrant blue. The jar is positioned centrally and slightly to the right within the frame, standing upright with its wide, open mouth facing the viewer. The blue bird is on the front side of the jar facing left. The jar has a smooth, glossy surface, and the background is plain off-white. The signature "N. Amantea" is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.5 x 36.6 cm (17 1/2 x 14 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" High 8" Dia(base) 6" Dia(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7386

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618278

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