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Lamp

c. 1937

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a purple ceramic ink pot with a curved handle and raised patterns on its surface, accompanied by two brushes with gray bristles inserted into the upper section, featuring brass detailing. The color palette includes purples, gold tones, and beige.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12542

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 323, pl. 1096.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John / Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584339

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