Wall Paper

c. 1937

Nicholas Acampora

Associated Names
Nicholas Acampora

Artist, American, born Italy, 1886 - 1950

The image is an artwork featuring a landscape scene surrounded by an ornate, decorative frame. In the center, there is a landscape with a low horizon showing a ship at sea, a body of water, and a sky transitioning from pink to blue. On the right side, there is a two-story house surrounded by trees and a person in period clothing near barrels. A dirt path runs alongside the house. The brushstroke style in the central image is precise and detailed, and the ornate frame features intricate gray patterns with foliage motifs. The color palette of the central image includes earthy tones with hints of blue and pink, contrasting with the grays of the frame. The design emphasizes elegance and symmetry.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.5 x 35.6 cm (17 15/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16034


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: N. Acampora

Wikidata ID

Q64618213

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