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Mouse

c. 1937

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names

Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a glass sculpture of a mouse, intricately drawn with elongated features and delicate details. The drawing is in shades of gray on an off-white background. The mouse sculpture is in the center, with a long, curved tail stretching upwards and towards the left. A signature by G. Cappelli is located in the lower left corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 22.8 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10949

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572153

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