Preserve Jar

c. 1938

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, cylindrical brown stoneware jar with a lidless opening at the top. It has the word "PLUMBS" and a decorative blue bow emblem on its front surface. The color palette is mainly earthy tones and shades of brown with a subtle blue for the text and emblem. The jar is positioned centrally on a plain background, highlighting its details and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28.4 cm (14 1/16 x 11 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" High 4 3/4" Dia(base) 4" Dia(top)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7449

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584270

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