Pa. German Jardiniere

c. 1939

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large clay vessel with a wide opening and a rounded, tapering base. The vessel has earthy tones like browns, greens, and reds. It has decorative bands and patterns around its body, including geometric and floral motifs. There is text inscribed along the rim of the vessel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 38.2 cm (17 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" high; 11 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3446

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572098

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