Printed Cotton

c. 1939

Michael Trekur

Associated Names
Michael Trekur

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a river scene with various boats. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, overlooking the river with hills and mountains in the distant background under a pale sky. A red steamboat is in the middle, surrounded by other red and brown boats with smoke suggesting movement. The painting has a vintage feel with soft brushstrokes and an earthy color palette of browns, beiges, reds, and greens. Trees, plant life, and a house with a red roof are also depicted.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.6 x 49.5 cm (13 5/8 x 19 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/2" wide; 11 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.918

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 46, no. 84.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 583, no. 2119.

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Michael "Trekur"

Wikidata ID

Q64614648

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