Butter Churn c. 1940

giacintocapelli

drawing

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

old engraving style

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

fading type

ink colored

shading experimentation

"Butter Churn" is a technical drawing by Giacinto Capelli, created around 1940. The artwork depicts a simple, vertical churn with a rounded top and a flat base. The drawing, executed in black ink on paper, emphasizes the functional form of the object. This drawing provides an insight into Capelli's interest in everyday objects and their essential design. The minimalist aesthetic and focus on form are characteristic of his work.