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Inkwell

c. 1936

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a transparent green glass inkwell in the center. The color palette is mainly green with white highlights on the glass. The inkwell is placed on an off-white or beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.9 x 22.6 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10540

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John / Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584283

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