Pa. German Plate

c. 1938

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a round decorative plate and a shallow bowl underneath it. The plate is adorned with large floral motifs and inscriptions around the rim in colors of gold, red, green, and brown. Positioned at the top center, the plate is the main focal point, while the bowl is aligned below it towards the bottom center. Both objects are showcased on a plain beige background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.5 x 38.3 cm (17 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 1 1/4" deep; 9 5/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3484

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli / 38

Wikidata ID

Q64572099

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