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Lamp

c. 1938

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names

Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of a glass vase with an octagonal base and decorative swirling patterns on its body. The color palette is grayscale, resembling a pencil or charcoal drawing on a light background. The vase is centrally positioned and occupies most of the space on the page, showcasing its detailed design and three-dimensional shading.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 27.8 cm (14 1/8 x 10 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11272

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: G. Cappelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572167

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