Wall Painting

1938

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names
Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting featuring a stylized natural scene with floral elements and animals. The image includes a vertical band with floral motifs such as green leaves and red blooms. At the top, there is a rooster perched among the plants. Below the rooster are two blue ornamental flourishes, a vase-like structure, and a small animal enclosed within a circular medallion. The lower section is adorned with greenery and small white flowers. The style is classic decorative art with symmetry, ornamentation, and a whimsical, folk-art touch.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 24.4 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Strips approx. 1 1/2"wide x 6'high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6501

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: G TRANSPOTA JR. / SAN BUENA VENTURA

Wikidata ID

Q64571736

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