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Wine or Water Jar

c. 1940

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names

Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There is a large ceramic jar with two handles on either side. The jar has a bird illustration in blue on its surface. The color palette consists of earthy tones like beige and brown, with hints of blue and orange. The jar is positioned centrally with the opening facing upwards.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 56.6 x 45.6 cm (22 5/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 16" High
Accession Number

1943.8.7385

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572135

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