Pitcher

c. 1940

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large ceramic pitcher with a handle, decorated with blue floral designs on its round, earthen-brown body. The color palette consists of earthy browns and muted blues. Positioned centrally in the image, the pitcher stands upright with the handle on the right side, displaying intricate blue patterns on its surface against a plain beige 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 37.5 cm (17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13" High 6 3/4" Dia(top, through lip) 6" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7426

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 360, no. 1268.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572138

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