Crock c. 1938

"Crock," a design by John Tarantino (1855-1995), is a detailed ink drawing on paper depicting a design for a ceramic crock. The blue and white design showcases an intricate floral motif, with a central rosette and swirling tendrils that are typical of folk art. The drawing was created in 1938 and likely served as a model for production pottery, highlighting the artist's work in decorative art. The design bears the inscription “Albany, NY” and “2,” suggesting that it belonged to a series of designs for pottery.