Plate

c. 1939

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornately designed ceramic bowl. The artwork showcases a round bowl with a brownish or terracotta hue, featuring a surface adorned with a delicate yellow design. The pattern appears to depict an abstract or stylized bird, possibly a rooster, surrounded by flowing plant-like or swirling elements. The bowl is presented in two angles: a top-down view highlighting the intricate design on its interior surface and a side profile that reveals its shallow, concave shape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.4 x 37.9 cm (17 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" Dia.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6088

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572107

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