Carmelo Cappello, Sculpture Of “girl,” Terracotta, Signed, 1939

Carmelo Cappello, sculpture of “Girl,” terracotta, signed, 1939

This terracotta sculpture, made in 1939 by Carmelo Cappello, depicts the bust of a young woman in a delicate, naturalistic style. The figure wears a dress decorated with a woven pattern in the center and sleeves with raised details. Her hair is gathered in two symmetrical braids and she wears a circular hat that frames her face. 

The work is signed and dated “1939” in the lower right corner, etched directly into the terracotta, a sign of its authenticity and the importance attached to it by the artist. The face conveys serenity and a sense of timelessness, emphasizing Cappello's skill in working with traditional materials such as terracotta. The entire bust has an understated elegance, with refined details that highlight the artist's attention to form and structure.

Measurements: 45 x 46 x 20 cm.