Frank Fumagalli

Fumagalli, Francesco

American, born Italy, c. 1895 - 1958

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The image shows a large brown pottery jar with two small handles on its sides. The front of the jar is decorated with a painted design of a stylized face with wings and a logo with the words "POTTERY WORKS" and some stars. The color palette consists of primarily earthy tones, dominated by shades of brown.
Frank Fumagalli, Jar, c. 1953, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7916

Jar

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1953 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7916

The image shows a large, intricately-designed bowl with fluted patterns along its rim, made of a material resembling marble. The color palette includes shades of gray, cream, and subtle veins of red and green. Positioned centrally within the frame, the bowl is depicted elevated at an angle, allowing a view into the interior, which echoes the exterior's coloration and textured design. The drawing is presented against a soft, neutral background.
Frank Fumagalli, Wash Bowl and Pitcher, c. 1953, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7904

Wash Bowl and Pitcher

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1953 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7904

The image displays a glass pitcher with an ornate handle and decorative swirls. The color palette is predominantly translucent pale green with darker green shading for emphasis. The handle is on the left side with a curved structure and the flared spout is at the top. Decorative swirls wrap around the lower section of the pitcher. Below the pitcher, a scale is visible, and the artist's signature "F. N. MAGALLI" is in the lower right corner.
Frank Fumagalli, Pitcher, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17805

Pitcher

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17805

The image features a large gray rectangular area containing text and a decorative emblem, with a simple outline of a cylindrical jar placed below it. The color palette consists mainly of muted tones, with gray dominating the top section, contrasting with the light beige background. The text in the dark gray area is positioned to the left and reads "C.CROLIUS MANUFACTURER MANHATTAN-WELLS NEW-YORK," while the word "PLUMBS" is to the right with an emblem resembling a bow nearby. The cylindrical jar outline centered on the lower part of the image has "PLUMBS" and a similar emblem depicted on its surface.
Frank Fumagalli, Preserve Jar, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7450

Preserve Jar

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7450

The image shows a pencil sketch of a glass object, possibly a decorative vessel or container. The drawing is monochromatic with shades of gray, on a background of pale, aged paper. The glass object is positioned in the center, with its base on the surface and handle extending to the left, revealing its intricate shape.
Frank Fumagalli, Lamp, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12895

Lamp

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12895

The image shows a sculpture of a poodle with curly fur, sitting on a rectangular base. The color palette consists of various shades of brown. The sculpture is positioned centrally within the frame, with the main portion of the poodle facing the left side of the image.
Frank Fumagalli, Dog Statuette, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8292

Dog Statuette

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8292

The image displays a large, wooden, cylindrical container with a handle and small legs. The object has a simple design with several evenly spaced horizontal bands and dot-like decorations. The color palette consists of rich browns with various shades and subtle highlights. The container is centered on a plain off-white background and is bordered by a faint rectangular outline.
Frank Fumagalli, Cheese Pot, c. 1940, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17460

Cheese Pot

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17460

There is a green glass bottle against a beige background. The bottle is the main focus, with the larger part at the bottom and a narrow neck at the top.
Frank Fumagalli, Jar, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17808

Jar

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17808

The image shows a clear glass cup with a slightly flared top and a short stem leading to a wide base. The color palette is light tan or beige for the background and pale blue with subtle green hues for the glass. The glass centrally positioned on the neutral background, depicts its intricate details and transparency.
Frank Fumagalli, Toddy Glass, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17372

Toddy Glass

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17372

The image features a translucent glass object with a metal cap on top, placed on a pedestal base. The glass is a bluish-green hue, with varying intensity. It is set against a light beige background. There is a label at the lower right corner of the image.
Frank Fumagalli, Lamp, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12927

Lamp

Frank Fumagalli · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12927