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Red Lion Inn Sign

Martin Partyka

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a lion with exaggerated features. The image depicts a stylized lion with a majestic mane highlighted with hues of red and orange. The lion stands on all four legs on a neutral-toned surface, gazing directly ahead with expressive eyes. The background is a plain, light color, and beneath the lion, the text "A. PHELP'S' INN" is displayed in yellow lettering on a dark background. In the bottom right corner is the name "Rice." The style of this painting uses vibrant colors and bold outlines.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
4644 × 3319 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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