Hand Painted Wall (Detail)

c. 1938

Martin Partyka

Associated Names
Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative wall pattern featuring a vintage wall decoration with a floral motif. The central section consists of a pattern of hand-painted flowers and leaves with stylized swirls, distributed evenly across a light background. Above this, a border strip showcases a dense arrangement of similar floral designs, interwoven with leafy vines. The edges of the image include delicate patterns and simple linework. The text at the bottom identifies it as a freehand wall decoration from Westfield, Connecticut, dating between 1780-1800.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 71.9 x 54.1 cm (28 5/16 x 21 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7777


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: FREEHAND WALL DECORATION / WESTFIELD, CONN., 1780-1800 / PLATE 3

Wikidata ID

Q64607301

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