Painted Atkinson Plate 'Casino Garden' by Tim Wygal
Name/Title
Painted Atkinson Plate 'Casino Garden' by Tim WygalEntry/Object ID
2006.0005.0002Description
This is a hand-colored and hand-colored reproduction of Frank Atkinson's #62 plate from his early 20th century book, 'Sign Painting Up to Now', that was created by sign-maker Tim Wygall in the 1980s. Each plate from the Atkinson book was adopted by a member of the Letterheads group and re-created in color based on the book's descriptions. The colorized, updated Atkinson plates were published in Signs of the Times magazine over a period of 24 months beginning in 1987. In 1994, the color reproductions were collected and published as a book. Atkinson Panel No. 62 was selected and re-created by Tim Wygal, while working for Thorough Graphic Signs, Lexington, KY. See also 2006.0005.0001Artwork Details
Medium
Ground, Wood, AcrylicSubject
A horizontally-oriented composition of different letting and motifs that promotes "Casino Garden", "Opens June 1st," and "Concerts by Lehmann," among other performance details. It has black lettering with a purple outline, red letting, and areas of text surrounded by a motif or shape.Category
Sign Artwork or Sketches