Music at the Metropolitan

c. 1935-1943

Betty Waldo Parish

Associated Names
Betty Waldo Parish

Artist, American, 1910 - 1986

The image displays a group of dressed-up individuals in an opulent indoor setting. Two people are the main focus of the image, standing close together. The woman is wearing a large hat, a fur-trimmed coat, and a layered skirt or dress. The man beside her has slicked-back hair and wears a dark suit with an overcoat draped over his arm, holding a hat. The scene is crowded with similarly dressed people, all wearing hats and coats. The setting features tall columns, grand arches, decorative cornices, and a large chandelier. In the background, there are blurred figures of what appear to be musical instruments or statues on an elevated platform or stage.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Music at the Metropolitan; lower right: Betty Parish

Markings

stamped lower left: WPA Stamp

Wikidata ID

Q76456693

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