Molasses Jug

c. 1940

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

In the center of the image is a large earthenware jug with a handle on its side and a narrow opening at the top. The jug has a blue floral pattern on its textured brown surface. The colors in the image are muted, primarily shades of brown and beige, with hints of blue in the floral design. The jug is positioned slightly off-center to the right on a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 37.8 cm (18 x 14 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7003

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli / 39

Wikidata ID

Q64572127

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