Advent Episcopal School – Advent Episcopal Day School Auction 2011
Auction Ends: Feb 24, 2011 08:00 PM CST

Art and Antiques

Early 20th-Century Woman in Hat

Item Number
608
Estimated Value
800 USD

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Item Description

Drawing by Gaetano Capone.  15 1/2 by 19 1/2 inches.

ABOUT GAETANO CAPONE

Born in: Italy. Immigrated to the U.S. 

Dates: 1845-1920

Location: Maiori, Italy and New York, New York. Traveled extensively throughout the U. S.—Southern Louisiana, the Catskills, California.

Education: Academia di Belle Arte in Naples

Exhibitions: Isaac Delgado Museum of Art in New Orleans (exhibition in 1919); National Academy of Design

Style: Historical landscapes. In the U.S. Capone was known early on for his society portraits. The works we have reflect an adherence to the physical characteristics of his subjects. Other works are more representative of a genre.

Medium: Oil on canvas and pen and ink drawings (the bulk of the pieces in our collection)

PublicationsThe Artists Bluebook, Davenport’s Art Reference, Who was Who in American Art 1564-1975

Of Note: Capone is known mostly for his work in oil, landscape paintings that depict an area stopped in time. Similarly, his portrait work reflects style and dress of the time.

 

Item Special Note

***This work is part of the estate of the late Peter V. Guarisco donated to the Advent Day School by Mr. and Mrs. Lee McGriff III.

 

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