Newspaper Wall Rack

1941

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

This is a painting of an intricately carved wooden frame adorned with floral embroidered fabric ribbons. The painting showcases a wooden frame with an ornate design consisting of intertwining vine-like forms and leaves. The top section of the frame features a three-dimensional carved bird figure. The main section holds two pieces of embroidered fabric decorated with vibrant red flowers and green leaves, giving it a decorative and traditional appearance. The fabric ribbons extend out from the frame and appear to hang freely. The composition is centered on a light, neutral background. This is in the style of John La Farge.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 64.7 x 34.4 cm (25 1/2 x 13 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Extreme length: 21 1/2"; widest pt., 14 1/2"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5590


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N.Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618237

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