Peter Mearns 1930s WPA Style Townscape Oil Painting
$4,500.00
With Gallery Label Reverse – Peter Mearns 1931
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The frame measures 24.5 x 29 inches. The painting Hailing from the turbulent era of the 1930s, Peter Mearns’ WoodStock NY townscape painting captures the essence of industrial middle America with a flourish of color and emotion. The piece is an authentic oil on canvas representation, presented in a beautifully distressed silver gilt frame that complements the artwork’s vintage appeal.
The scene itself resonates with the WPA (Works Progress Administration) style art. The WPA was an ambitious employment and infrastructure program initiated by the U.S government in response to the Great Depression. This program funded a variety of projects, one of which included employing artists. Mearns’ townscape bears a hallmark of this era: the detailed depiction of industrial structures, intertwining with residential areas, is reminiscent of the delicate balance that society was attempting to strike between progress and preservation.
The colors chosen by Mearns reveal a lot about the period it represents. Amidst the sobering effects of the Great Depression, Americans were not only grappling with economic hardships but also navigating political unrest and social upheaval. The vivid hues in this painting symbolize hope, resilience, and the relentless spirit of the American people during challenging times.
Peter Mearns’ WoodStock NY 1932 Townscape is more than just a vintage painting; it’s a snapshot of a pivotal moment in American history, capturing the spirit and resilience of a nation in flux. This piece is a testament to both the artist’s brilliance and the indomitable spirit of the era it represents.
The scene itself resonates with the WPA (Works Progress Administration) style art. The WPA was an ambitious employment and infrastructure program initiated by the U.S government in response to the Great Depression. This program funded a variety of projects, one of which included employing artists. Mearns’ townscape bears a hallmark of this era: the detailed depiction of industrial structures, intertwining with residential areas, is reminiscent of the delicate balance that society was attempting to strike between progress and preservation.
The colors chosen by Mearns reveal a lot about the period it represents. Amidst the sobering effects of the Great Depression, Americans were not only grappling with economic hardships but also navigating political unrest and social upheaval. The vivid hues in this painting symbolize hope, resilience, and the relentless spirit of the American people during challenging times.
Peter Mearns’ WoodStock NY 1932 Townscape is more than just a vintage painting; it’s a snapshot of a pivotal moment in American history, capturing the spirit and resilience of a nation in flux. This piece is a testament to both the artist’s brilliance and the indomitable spirit of the era it represents.
Dimensions
The frame measures 24.5 x 29 inches. The painting measures 18 x 22.25 inches.
Condition
The painting and frame are in fine condition overall. The painting surface with minor soiling. The frame has minor imperfections and wear.
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