Vincent Carano

Vincent Carano was active during a brief but focused period in the mid-1930s, contributing to the documentation of American decorative arts history. His known professional activity spanned the years 1935 to 1936. Carano contributed fifteen index designs to the larger project dedicated to codifying historical and traditional American decorative motifs.

Carano’s contributions centered primarily on the accurate documentation of American silver objects. Five specific works or studies conducted by the artist are represented in museum collections, including detailed renderings of the Silver Beaker, a Silver Mug, a Silver Porringer, and two distinct studies focused on the Silver Coffee Pot. These meticulous studies provide valuable insight into historical American metalware.

The institutional holdings of the National Gallery of Art house examples of Carano’s work, establishing the material’s historical and artistic importance. Documentation related to these design indexes is often considered part of the public domain, making Vincent Carano prints and similar historical records accessible for research and educational purposes.