Memorial Picture

c. 1941

Adolph Opstad

Associated Names
Adolph Opstad

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a scenic memorial scene featuring a grave monument in a lush landscape. The composition includes a central stone monument adorned with flowers, situated beneath tall green trees with drooping branches, likely willows. In the foreground, there is a body of water where a swan swims. Various foliage surrounds the scene, including towering trees with unique leaf patterns. Above the image, the name "Mary Bowers" is displayed, and below, the phrase "LOOK BEYOND THE GRAVE" is written. The use of colors and stylistic elements may suggest influences consistent with folk or naive art traditions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.2 x 45.8 cm (21 5/16 x 18 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 19 1/4" high; 15 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12858


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ADOLF OPSTAD

Wikidata ID

Q64533382

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