Cookie Jar with Cover

c. 1938

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a large ceramic jar with a narrow opening and a faded grayish surface with horizontal ridges. There is a blue floral design on the upper middle of the jar. The color palette is mostly neutral, with the light gray of the jar contrasting against the deep blue design. The jar is centrally positioned with a beige or cream-colored background. At the bottom right corner, the signature "N. Amantea" is visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 3/4" High 6 3/8" Dia(top) 8 1/4" Dia(bot)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8014

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618285

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