Vaudeville Stage Set

c. 1938

Perkins Harnly and Nicholas Zupa

Associated Names
Nicholas Zupa

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Perkins Harnly

Artist, American, 1901 - 1986

This is a painting of a stage with a whimsical performance setup. The image shows a stage with red curtains with golden accents featuring cherubs. Two seals are in front of a fountain, performing with balance balls, accompanied by miniature flags. The background depicts a landscape with mountains, trees, and a sky. The floor is checkered, and the overall composition radiates elegance. The style resembles an 18th-century theatrical set design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 57.2 × 77.2 cm (22 1/2 × 30 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7648

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619367

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