Inn Sign: "A. Phelps'"

c. 1939

Martin Partyka

Associated Names
Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a stylized eagle with outspread wings. The eagle is painted in a rich reddish-brown color, with intricately detailed feathers and a fierce expression. The talons are prominently displayed with bright yellow and black tipped claws, standing on a muted, earthy terrain. The background has a wooden texture. At the bottom of the painting, there is a black band with the text "A. PHELPS' INN" in bold yellow letters. In the bottom right corner of the main panel, the word "Rice." is painted. The painting is framed with a simple dark border. This is in the style of traditional American folk art signage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.1 x 50.7 cm (15 13/16 x 19 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 33" high; 44" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17125


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 65, no. 122.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 74, pl. 230.

Wikidata ID

Q64607386

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