Blown Glass

1935/1942

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A clear glass goblet with a wide base and a slightly flared rim is centered on a plain, beige background. The color palette consists mainly of the transparent, light greenish tint of the glass against the muted, off-white backdrop. The goblet is situated centrally in the image, occupying most of the space while the rest of the area features subtle signs of aging, such as small spots and a gentle gradient of wear.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 30.2 cm (14 7/16 x 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10626

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572148

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