Jar

c. 1937

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large decorative floral motif at the top, rendered in rich blue with flowing lines and abstract petal shapes, against a grayish background. Below this motif, there is an outlined drawing of a vase with intricate details, including a smaller version of the floral motif on its side. The color palette is primarily defined by shades of blue and gray, with the floral design standing out vividly against the softer background tones. The floral pattern is positioned in the upper section of the image, while the sketch of the vase is centrally placed below it. The artist's signature, "G. Capelli," is in the lower left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.5 cm (11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" x 6 3/4"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6424


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 353, pl. 1125.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572119

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