Jar c. 1937

This illustration by John Tarantino, dated circa 1937, depicts a decorative motif of stylized flowers in blue and white on a cream background. This is a depiction of a design on a "Little West" pottery jar, produced by the "Pottery Works," the company Tarantino founded. The drawing is presented as if it were a design template for the pottery, with a small rendering of the jar featuring the exact flower motif. This work exemplifies the graphic style of Tarantino's decorative ceramics, which were highly sought after in the mid 20th century.