Over Mantel Picture

c. 1939

John Collins

Associated Names
John Collins

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a folk art depiction of a rural landscape. The view is slightly elevated, offering a wide horizontal view. The scene includes tiers that create a sense of distance. In the foreground, there are interwoven leaves and flowers in a garden with decorative borders. Beyond, there are fields with rows of flowers and trees, depicted with stylized brushstrokes. In the distance, there are small buildings with red roofs among trees, leading to a road lined with foliage. The sky has decorative swirls and patterns, blending with the land below. The color palette includes muted greens, earthy tones, red roofs, and a warm peach-colored sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.9 x 69 cm (17 11/16 x 27 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15979


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582173

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