Colored Lithograph: "New Year's Eve"

c. 1936

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

This is a painting of a street scene centered around a toy store. The artwork depicts a store window display filled with colorful toys, such as a large drum, hobby horse, and other playthings. The storefront's awning casts a shadow on the street where people are observing the window display. Buildings line the street, and an American flag is shown on a flagpole against a slightly overcast sky. The details and colors of the clothing and toys create a festive and lively mood. This scene captures a bustling city setting with a focus on festive storefront decorations. This painting is in the style of a 19th-century genre painting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15" high; 12 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12842


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64617819

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