Pa. German Plate

c. 1938

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a circular plate with a star-like pattern in the center and an inscription around it. The plate is displayed above a side view of itself to show its depth and curvature. The color palette consists of warm earth tones, primarily shades of brown, with accents of green and subtle touches of black for the inscription. Positioned centrally in the image, the plate's top view is at the top, while the side view is directly below it, both placed against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.4 x 37.8 cm (17 7/8 x 14 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 1 3/4" high; 9 1/4" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3506

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572101

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