Wall Paper

1937

Nicholas Acampora

Associated Names
Nicholas Acampora

Artist, American, born Italy, 1886 - 1950

This is a painting of a pastoral scene enclosed within a decorative pattern. The image depicts a rural landscape featuring an ornate arrangement with two circular designs. Each circle contains a scene of a rider on horseback and a figure standing beside them with a cottage in the background, surrounded by green trees and bushes. The entire composition is set against a blue background and encased within a pattern of floral and lace-like white motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27.5 cm (14 x 10 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 19" repeat

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16025

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Acampora / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64618211

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