Untitled (Skeleton Yard Sale)

The painting by J. Andre Smith depicts a weathered yellow house surrounded by a chaotic assortment of furniture and household items scattered across a grassy field, including chairs, tables, lamps, and cabinets, all under a moody sky with looming clouds; intriguingly, a skeleton reclines on a red chair, adding an eerie touch to the scene as barren trees frame the composition, imparting a sense of abandonment and decay amidst the contrasting vibrant colors and intricate details of the objects.

The painting by J. Andre Smith depicts a weathered yellow house surrounded by a chaotic assortment of furniture and household items scattered across a grassy field, including chairs, tables, lamps, and cabinets, all under a moody sky with looming clouds; intriguingly, a skeleton reclines on a red chair, adding an eerie touch to the scene as barren trees frame the composition, imparting a sense of abandonment and decay amidst the contrasting vibrant colors and intricate details of the objects.

Name/Title

Untitled (Skeleton Yard Sale)

Entry/Object ID

1-24

Type of Painting

Panel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Collection

City of Maitland

Cataloged By

Oliver Boutron

Acquisition

Accession

1969.001

Credit Line

Part of the City of Maitland Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Date made

1946