Mustard Pot

c. 1936

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a detailed drawing of a small, ornate cup or jug with a lid, adorned with a swirling pattern and spherical embellishments along the upper edge. The color palette consists primarily of grayscale tones, giving it a metallic appearance. Centrally positioned, the object sits within a lightly drawn rectangular frame, with the handle oriented to the right side. The artist's signature, "John Tarantino," is present in the lower right corner of the frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11266

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John / Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584323

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