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Jar

1939

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names

Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a cylindrical ceramic jar with an open top and the word "PLUMBS" written across the upper part, accompanied by a decorative blue fleur-de-lis. The jar is a muted, earthy beige with a matte finish, while the lettering and decoration are in blue. The jar is centered on the image and placed on a light tan background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.5 x 37.7 cm (17 15/16 x 14 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10" High 5 1/2" Dia(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.7456

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli / 39

Wikidata ID

Q64572140

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