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Salt Cellar

c. 1937

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names

Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a goblet as the largest object, placed at the center. The goblet exhibits hues of brown and amber, with various shades creating depth and dimension. Positioned centrally on a plain off-white background, the goblet casts a slight shadow beneath it, emphasizing its solidity against the flat surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.4 x 22.9 cm (11 3/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10686

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572151

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