Tavern sign

1939

Harriette Gale

Associated Names
Harriette Gale

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornate medallion surrounded by floral decorations. The central feature is an oval medallion containing a figure standing with an arm raised. The medallion is encircled by a blue band with golden text. Surrounding the central medallion is an elaborate floral arrangement with a variety of green leaves and colorful flowers in pink and yellow against a red background. The composition is ornamented with gold embellishments and a bow-like shape draping below. This style resembles a formal coat of arms or emblem, suggesting historical or heraldic significance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.3 x 38.1 cm (19 13/16 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8063


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Wood and Wood Carving from the Index of American Design, Pensacola Museum of Art, 1995, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q64573117

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