Printed Textiles

c. 1940

Ernest Capaldo

Associated Names
Ernest Capaldo

Artist, American, born Italy, 1872 - 1942

The image features a piece of fabric with a red and black floral design. The central portion of the fabric is red, surrounded by a border of large red fish patterns on a black background. The main floral design is situated towards the lower center, displaying red and black flowers with cream details. The color palette includes red, black, and cream. The fabric shows signs of wear with frayed edges, and the floral pattern is positioned off-center towards the bottom of the fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 36.8 cm (11 7/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.938

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: E. Capaldo

Wikidata ID

Q64559775

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