Tinsel Picture

c. 1937

James McLellan

Associated Names
James McLellan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a colorful bird perched among grapevines encased in an ornate oval frame. The main subject of the piece is a bird with multicolored plumage, including hues of blue, yellow, and red. It is perched on twisting branches filled with clusters of large, round grapes, and lush green leaves. The bird and foliage are set against a sky blue background. The entire scene is contained within an oval frame decorated with intricate wood carvings. The painting's style, with its bright colors and distinctive borders, hints at an influence by decorative arts and craftsmanship traditions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gold ink, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.9 x 46.3 cm (20 1/16 x 18 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" high; 9 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12865


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: James McLellan

Wikidata ID

Q64580632

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