Noah's Ark with Animals

c. 1936

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

This is a painting of a building with surrounding animals and objects. There is a structure resembling a small church or houseboat with a red roof and blue windows. It appears to be floating on water. To the left are animals including two goats, birds, and a pig. There are figures near or upon large carts with stylized green trees. The background is plain and light-toned with no distinct landscape features, giving it a minimalist appearance. It is in the style of Henri Rousseau, known for his Naïve or Primitive style with flat perspectives and dream-like quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 28.5 cm (9 1/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 3/4" long; 5 3/4" high; 4 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15687


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64617858

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