Silver Tankard

c. 1936

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names
Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed drawing of a large tankard with a hinged lid and ornate handle. The drawing uses various shades of grey to depict the metallic texture and shading of the tankard. The tankard is positioned centrally in the image, with an enlarged detail of a circular design element below it on the left, and a simple line drawing of the side profile on the right. The signature "G. Capelli" is in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 23 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14077

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572182

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