Stoneware Jug

c. 1940

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

This image shows a large, brown ceramic jug with a single handle and a narrow neck. The color palette mainly consists of shades of brown with hints of green and blue in the small decoration on the jug's surface. In the upper right corner, there is a smaller depiction of the same jug, showcasing its lid and a more prominent view of the decoration. The jug is centered on the canvas, with the smaller depiction positioned towards the top right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17446

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618345

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