Historical Textile

c. 1940

Ernest Capaldo

Associated Names
Ernest Capaldo

Artist, American, born Italy, 1872 - 1942

This is a painting of a decorative textile featuring patriotic imagery. The image showcases a central portrait surrounded by a repeated pattern of oval frames containing smaller portraits, illustrations of bald eagles perched on shield motifs, and numerous American flags arranged symmetrically across the fabric. The central figure is encircled by a ring of blue stars. There are also landscape scenes depicted in some oval frames, while the overall color scheme incorporates red, white, and blue elements. The textile blends symbolic elements and detailed portrayals. This is in the style of Americana folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58.2 x 50.8 cm (22 15/16 x 20 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 33" square

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16487


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 580, no. 2108.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: E. CAPALDO

Wikidata ID

Q64559794

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