Jug

1941

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ceramic jug with a handle on its side and a painted blue design of an animal on its surface. The color palette includes earthy tones of beige and browns, with deep blue for the decoration. The jug is positioned upright with the handle on the right side and the painted animal is on the front lower portion, slightly off-center to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38 cm (20 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17" High 9 1/2" Dia

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7007

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli / 41

Wikidata ID

Q64572128

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