Pitcher

probably 1937/1938

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features two large floral designs in shades of blue. One on the left depicts a stylized flower with symmetrical leaves, while the other on the right shows a narrower, vertically elongated floral form. The background is light beige, with a subtle gradient of blue around each floral design. Below the floral designs is a simple line drawing of a vase in the center. The larger floral design on the left is labeled "fiore," and the design on the right is labeled "ornato." The artist's signature "G. Capelli" is located in the bottom left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13 1/4" High 6 5/8" Dia(mouth) 6 1/2" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7012

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572129

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