Silver Porringer

c. 1936

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of a large ornate casserole dish with a domed lid and ornamental handles on either side. The dish is centrally positioned within the frame, with a smaller inset illustration of the same object in the top left corner. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of varying shades of gray. The dominantly neutral tones give a sense of metallic sheen and shadow. "G. Capelle" is the artist's signature, located near the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.5 cm (9 x 11 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 11 1/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13982

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572180

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