This is a painting depicting the biblical tale of Jonah and the Whale. The scene includes a large fish or whale with its mouth open facing a small wooden boat. In the boat, a figure sits. The whale is painted in black with white and red detailing, while the boat is brown and red. The display is on a base with the words "JONAH AND THE WHALE" and ornamental patterns in red and yellow. The painting is in an illustrative or folk art style emphasizing vibrant colors and simplified forms.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1938
- Medium
- watercolor and gouache on paper
- Dimensions
- 4549 × 3361 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original