Applique Coverlet (Detail)

1941

Adolph Opstad

Associated Names
Adolph Opstad

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a bird in a floral setting. The bird has yellow and brown plumage and is perched on green foliage with red flowers surrounding it. The background is green and grey, with a decorative purple border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 57 x 46 cm (22 7/16 x 18 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 3/4" high; 13 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2559

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ADOLF OPSTAD

Wikidata ID

Q64533375

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