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Silver Creamer

c. 1936

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names

Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large pitcher with a curvaceous body, ornate handle, and flared spout. The color palette is shades of gray and off-white, giving it a monochromatic and vintage appearance. There is a smaller sketch of a similar pitcher in the lower left corner, and the artist's signature, C. Capelli, is at the bottom right. The composition is within a rectangular border.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.7 x 23.1 cm (11 5/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6" high; 4 5/8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14182

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572184

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