Jar

1941

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, cylindrical ceramic jar with handles on either side. It has a painted design on the front featuring a floral or abstract motif, text, and a fractional marking. The color palette is earthy, with brown tones and blue decorative accents. The jar is positioned centrally in the image, with the handles extending outward on either side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.3 x 39.2 cm (17 13/16 x 15 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 3/8" High 6 7/8" Dia(top) 7 7/8" Dia(bot)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6469

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G.CAPELLI / '41

Wikidata ID

Q64572123

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