Hand Painted Wall

c. 1939

Martin Partyka

Associated Names
Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large urn in the center filled with an arrangement of stylized leaves and flowers, cascading outward in a symmetrical fashion. The color palette includes shades of green, pink, and muted red against a brownish-tan background. The urn is placed centrally in the composition, with floral motifs extending outward and slightly curving towards the top edges. Additional floral patterns run along the left and right borders of the image, framing the central arrangement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silkscreen on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.2 x 73 cm (21 5/16 x 28 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7784


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64607330

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