Wall Painting

c. 1939

Martin Partyka

Associated Names
Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large, ornate vase in the center filled with elaborate foliage and blooming flowers characterized by sweeping arcs and tendrils. The color palette consists of muted browns, greens, red, and white. The vase occupies the central portion of the image, with its base resting just above the lower edge, and the foliage expands upwards and slightly outward, stretching to almost fill the top and sides of the canvas, while the background and borders are of a matching brown tone with decorative floral patterns on the sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.8 x 76.4 cm (20 x 30 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7682


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64607287

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