Stable

1935/1942

Perkins Harnly

Associated Names
Perkins Harnly

Artist, American, 1901 - 1986

The image shows the interior of a stable with wooden stalls on the left side of the room and large wooden doors with ornate glass windows at the far end. The color palette includes warm browns for the wooden structures, a reddish-brown tiled floor, and touches of muted greens and greys. In the center, a red wagon is present, while various tools are neatly arranged along the left side. Decorative elements like a chandelier hang from the vaulted, truss ceiling at the back. The scene is viewed from a front-facing perspective looking toward the back doors, creating a balanced composition with tools and objects symmetrically placed around the room.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.1 x 56.5 cm (17 3/8 x 22 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7650

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

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Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619324

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