Textile

1935/1942

John Osbold

Associated Names
John Osbold

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of two figures in a natural landscape. The scene is set within an oval frame, featuring one figure in a blue garment seated with an outstretched arm towards a second figure lying on the ground in orange attire. The environment around them is lush with greenery, featuring detailed depictions of trees and foliage. The composition suggests a sense of interaction between the two figures, with the positioning of their bodies and the drapery of their garments being significant elements. This is in the style of neoclassical or romantic artists.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.9 x 55.8 cm (18 1/16 x 21 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16488


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J. Osebold

Wikidata ID

Q64583815

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