Parachutes

Harry Gottlieb

Associated Names
Harry Gottlieb

Artist, American, 1895 - 1992

This is a painting of airplanes releasing parachutes in a dramatic sky. The scene features two large airplanes flying against a backdrop of a gradient sky transitioning from red to blue and green. Below them, numerous parachutes descend, some shown as silhouettes while others display vibrant colors like blue and red. The landscape below is a stylized depiction rendered with sweeping brushstrokes, suggesting an environment filled with trees and possibly hills. A figure suspended under a large black parachute is visible, gliding towards the terrestrial scene. The painting uses bold colors and stylized forms to evoke movement and drama.
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Q76552848

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