Tavern Sign

1935/1942

Samuel Fineman

Associated Names
Samuel Fineman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This image shows a red lion depicted on a wooden panel. The lion is stylized and portrayed on its hind legs, set against a textured background resembling aged wood. The painting is surrounded by a wooden border with visible grain patterns and hints of red. The use of red delineates the lion from the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 40" wide; 44" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14966

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Samuel Fineman Del. 259-1

Wikidata ID

Q64630332

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