Large Painting by Reva Shwayder
Large Painting by Reva Shwayder
Massive mixed-media painting on board with gold and silver leaf Starting in 1950, Mrs. Shwayder became a painter, doing large works in acrylics and water colors that featured bright flowers and landscapes in an abstract style. She sold her works to private collectors and corporate clients including Ford, Chrysler, I.B.M. and Kresge, as well as to the Detroit Institute of Arts and Pennsylvania Academy of Arts. She became the subject of "Young at Heart." The popular documentary, which focused on her career and how she coped with the death of her first husband.
CREATOR
Reva Shwayder (Artist)
OF THE PERIOD
Post-Modern
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
1975-1985
PERIOD
20th Century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Acrylic,
Gold Leaf,
Silver Leaf
CONDITION
Excellent
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use
DIMENSIONS
51.25 in.Hx98.63 in.Wx1.38 in.D
130 cmHx251 cmWx4 cmD