Goblet
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28.8 x 22.5 cm (11 5/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.10634
Art Historical Context
**Goblet** by Giacinto Capellic. 1936) is a delicate watercolor and graphite rendering on paperboard, measuring 28.8 x 22.5 cm. This precise study captures the elegant form and intricate details of an American goblet, highlighting its graceful curves, ornamental motifs, and subtle sheen—hallmarks of traditional craftsmanship. Capelli's skilled hand brings the object's materiality to life, blending soft watercolor washes for depth and luminosity with graphite lines for sharp definition. Created as part of the Index of American Design—a Federal Project under the Works Progress Administration (W...
About the Artist
Giacinto Capelli
**Giacinto Capelli** (American, active c. 1935–1942) contributed significantly to the documentation of American material culture through his precise watercolor renderings as part of the Index of American Design, a Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Little is known about his early life or formal training, which remains sparsely documented, though his expertise in wat...