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A clear glass goblet with a wide base and a slightly flared rim is centered on a plain, beige background. The color palette consists mainly of the transparent, light greenish tint of the glass against the muted, off-white backdrop. The goblet is situated centrally in the image, occupying most of the space while the rest of the area features subtle signs of aging, such as small spots and a gentle gradient of wear.
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A clear glass goblet with a wide base and a slightly flared rim is centered on a plain, beige background. The color palette consists mainly of the transparent, light greenish tint of the glass against the muted, off-white backdrop. The goblet is situated centrally in the image, occupying most of the space while the rest of the area features subtle signs of aging, such as small spots and a gentle gradient of wear.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Blown Glass

Giacinto Capelli

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 36.7 x 30.2 cm (14 7/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.10626
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: G. Capelli

NGA object ID 22721. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.