Wine Keg

c. 1939

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ceramic barrel adorned with stars and an eagle motif. The barrel has earthy browns and muted blue tones. Round bands are located at the top and bottom of the barrel, with stars surrounding the body and an eagle in the center. The artist's signature "John Tarantino" is located in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 53.3 x 40.6 cm (21 x 16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" High 7 5/8" Dia(top) 7 1/4" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7424

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, P. 354, no. 1232.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino

Wikidata ID

Q64584266

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