Santa Claus Tapestry

c. 1939

Pearl Gibbo

Associated Names
Pearl Gibbo

Artist, American, 1900 - 1949

The image shows a sleigh being pulled by reindeer through a forest. The sleigh has red trim and various items inside. The forest has large trees, and a clear blue sky is above. The reindeer have elaborate antlers and are navigating through thick foliage and trees with uniquely styled leaves. The background has stylized, patterned trees and foliage, giving the scene a whimsical quality. The painting is signed by Pearl Gibbs and is in her style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.3 cm (9 x 11 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" long; 9 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.869

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Pearl Gibbo

Wikidata ID

Q64619264

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