Jar c. 1937

John Tarantino's watercolor painting *Jar* (c. 1937) depicts a stoneware jar, likely a crock, with a cobalt blue design of a bird perched on a branch, likely a representation of a peacock. This piece is characteristic of the American folk art movement which was prevalent in the early 20th century, and the use of blue slipware, known as "bluebird" or "peacock" decoration, was popular at the time. The jar is labeled with the maker, "J&E Norton, Bennington, VT," adding another layer of historical context to the work.