Crock c. 1940

"Crock" is a watercolor painting by John Tarantino, executed around 1940. The artwork depicts a stoneware crock, a type of container traditionally used for storing food. The crock is painted in shades of blue and white, with an intricate design of stylized leaves and a single, central flower. The simple, yet expressive style of the artwork exemplifies Tarantino's interest in everyday objects and the beauty found in their form and function. The piece is an example of still life painting, a genre that has been practiced for centuries.