Jug

c. 1939

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large stoneware jug with a round body, a lip at the top, and a decorative blue floral pattern on its front. The color palette is earthy beige with blue accents in the floral decoration and a subtle transition to a darker shade at the base. The jug is positioned upright, centered with the floral design on its front upper part, and the handle towards the back right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.6 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/8" High

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7477

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: John Tarantino

Wikidata ID

Q64584272

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