Memorial Painting

c. 1937

James Vail

Associated Names
James H.C. Vail

Artist, American, 1905 - 1971

The image displays a landscape with a view from a slightly elevated position. The horizon divides the sky and land. Distant structures and pink hues hint at a sunset or sunrise. A large dark tree dominates the left side, with a figure dressed in black partially obscured. An elongated brick structure and a classical-style building with white columns are on the right. Smooth brushstrokes create a structured look. The color palette includes muted greens, blues, and pinks. Fluffy white clouds hang low in the sky over open fields in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.8 x 51.9 cm (14 7/8 x 20 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 7/8" wide; 10 7/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12797

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: James H.C. Vail

Wikidata ID

Q64580724

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