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Jar

c. 1941

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names

Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, round ceramic jar with two small handles on either side near the top opening. The jar has a light beige color with blue decorative designs painted across its surface. The glaze on the jar gives it a slightly shiny appearance. The jar is positioned in the center of the image against a plain, neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.5 x 38 cm (17 15/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.7406

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli / 41

Wikidata ID

Q64572136

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