Archie Thompson

American, 1886-1975

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This is a painting of a historical scene showing a confrontation between soldiers and civilians on a city street. The image depicts an event known as "The Bloody Massacre" in Boston and is set in an urban landscape with buildings on both sides of the street. A significant church or public building is seen in the background, with a cloud of smoke in the center, indicating gunfire. On the left side, a group of civilians appear distressed, some on the ground, while on the opposite side, soldiers stand in a line, some firing weapons. The scene conveys chaos, violence, and unrest. The style is reminiscent of Paul Revere's engravings of American Revolutionary themes.
Archie Thompson, The Boston Massacre, 1940, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12863

The Boston Massacre

Archie Thompson · 1940 · watercolor and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12863

This is a painting of a rider on horseback surrounded by decorative elements. The artwork features a central figure riding a horse, depicted in a stylized manner with simple lines and minimalistic details. The rider is holding a whip or crop in one hand. The horse is also simply rendered, with an exaggerated arch of the neck and simplified legs. Surrounding the central image is a circular border with italicized script. Vines and floral motifs embellish the inner circle. This is in the style of folk art, possibly reminiscent of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fraktur designs.
Archie Thompson, Pa. German Plate, c. 1941, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3467

Pa. German Plate

Archie Thompson · c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3467

The sculpture depicts a man aiming a rifle at a bear. The man is kneeling and dressed in a red shirt, fringed brown pants, and a cap with a feather. The bear is standing on its hind legs with its mouth open, facing the man. The sculpture is painted in various colors, including red, brown, and dark brown with lighter patches. The base resembles a grassy terrain. The material appears to be a painted carving, possibly made of wood or a similar substance.
Archie Thompson, Toy Bank, c. 1941, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17142

Toy Bank

Archie Thompson · c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17142

This is a painting of a highly decorative, ornate frame containing an image and textured surface within. At the top, there is an illustration within the frame featuring a scene of a house or architectural structure surrounded by foliage, set against a vibrant, warm hued patterned backdrop. The bottom section of the framed area displays a textured surface characterized by an intricate network of cracks and a subtle gradient of blue and gray hues. This is in the style of René Magritte, capturing a surreal and detailed artistic approach that blurs the lines between reality and imagination, playing with frames and surfaces.
Archie Thompson, Mirror, 1941, watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.5451

Mirror

Archie Thompson · 1941 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.5451

The image displays a wooden chair with a carved backrest, padded seat, and four turned legs. The chair has a subtle floral pattern on the seat. The color scheme includes natural wood tones of brown and beige. The chair is placed against a light background, emphasizing its details.
Archie Thompson, Chair, 1941, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, graphite, andpen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4380

Chair

Archie Thompson · 1941 · watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, graphite, andpen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4380

The image shows a broad axe with a wooden handle and a large, rust-colored metal head. The color palette is earthy, featuring browns and reds against a plain, off-white background. The wooden handle extends diagonally from the upper left to the lower right, while the metal axe head is located toward the lower right. The name "Archie Thompson" is inscribed toward the bottom right corner of the image.
Archie Thompson, Broad Axe, 1941, watercolor and graphite on illustration board, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8341

Broad Axe

Archie Thompson · 1941 · watercolor and graphite on illustration board ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8341

The image shows a wooden cradle with a rectangular base, curved sides, and a rocking bottom. The color palette is various shades of brown, highlighting the natural wood texture. The cradle is in the center of the image on a light background.
Archie Thompson, Cradle, c. 1941, watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4907

Cradle

Archie Thompson · c. 1941 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4907

The image shows a large ceramic jug with a handle on the right side, placed in the center of a plain background. The jug displays earthy tones like greens, browns, and hints of orange, giving it a rustic look. The artist's name, "ARCHIE THOMPSON," is inscribed below the jug towards the lower right corner of the image.
Archie Thompson, Galena Jug, 1941, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6063

Galena Jug

Archie Thompson · 1941 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6063

The image displays three illustrations of a human-like figure and its parts. The primary focus is a frontal view of a head and shoulders with distinct facial features, including large round eyes, a small nose, and full lips. The head is surrounded by stylized brown hair. To the left are a leg and a pale disjointed arm, while to the right is a profile view of the head showing facial structure and hairstyle. The background is off-white, giving the image a vintage appearance. No jewelry or objects are visible in the illustrations.
Archie Thompson, Doll, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17943

Doll

Archie Thompson · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17943

The image shows a wooden dresser with three drawers and a vertical mirror flanked by columns. The dresser is brown with a slightly patterned texture and the mirror reflects a blue hue. The dresser is centrally positioned in the image.
Archie Thompson, Bride's Bureau, c. 1941, watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4031

Bride's Bureau

Archie Thompson · c. 1941 · watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4031