Walter G. Capuozzo

American, born Italy, c. 1886 - 1949

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The image shows a gold bracelet with rectangular segments and intricate detailing, connected by a thin chain. The color palette is golden with shadows for depth. The bracelet is centered against a beige background, slightly tilted with the clasp and chain extending left. An artist's signature is seen in the lower right corner.
Walter G. Capuozzo, Bracelet, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2299

Bracelet

Walter G. Capuozzo · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2299
The image shows a tall wooden candlestick holder with a transparent glass hurricane lamp on top. The glass has a diamond pattern around its midsection and a wavy edge at the top. The color palette consists of soft brown tones for the candlestick and a gentle gray hue for the glass. The candlestick is positioned centrally against a beige background.
Walter G. Capuozzo, Lamp, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12286

Lamp

Walter G. Capuozzo · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12286
The image shows a wooden bed frame with an intricate headboard and footboard. The bed is positioned in the center of the composition. The color palette consists primarily of various shades of brown against a light beige background. The bed is oriented diagonally from the lower left to the upper right of the image, displaying an angled view of the structure. The headboard is situated to the upper left and the footboard to the lower right.
Walter G. Capuozzo, Rope Bed, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite and some heightening on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4000

Rope Bed

Walter G. Capuozzo · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite and some heightening on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4000
The image shows a wooden chest with a rectangular shape and three red stars on the front panel. The chest has three drawers with metal handles, and the largest drawer is at the bottom. The color palette includes natural wood tones, red stars, and metallic handles. The chest is placed slightly to the right, with the left side angled away, against a light background. The artist's signature is in the lower right corner of the image.
Walter G. Capuozzo, Chest with Drawers, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4664

Chest with Drawers

Walter G. Capuozzo · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4664
The image shows a large powder flask with intricate decorations on its surface. It is earthy brown with metallic accents at the top and engraved detailing. The flask hangs suspended in the center of the frame on two twisted cords. The background is a plain, light beige color that highlights the flask's neutral tones and subtle shine of its metal elements. The positioning of the flask is central in the image, drawing attention to its detailed engraving and craftsmanship.
Walter G. Capuozzo, Powder Flask, c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13311

Powder Flask

Walter G. Capuozzo · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13311
The image shows a brown wooden stand with an elongated oval opening on one end and two splayed feet on the other. The color palette consists of different shades of brown for the object, set against a plain, light beige background. The object is positioned slightly off-center to the right and is angled from a top-down perspective, making the left side with the oval opening appear elevated.
Walter G. Capuozzo, Bootjack, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2028

Bootjack

Walter G. Capuozzo · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2028
The image shows a large wooden dresser with three drawers, topped with a light-colored marble slab. The color palette includes rich brown tones of the wood contrasting with the pale, textured appearance of the marble. The dresser is placed in the center of the image, with the drawers facing forward and ornate carvings on two front columns. The signature "Walter G. Cowazzof" is visible in the lower right corner.
Walter G. Capuozzo, Chest of Drawers, 1935/1942, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, gouache, andpen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4711

Chest of Drawers

Walter G. Capuozzo · 1935/1942 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, gouache, andpen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4711