Name/Title
Jonah and the Big FishEntry/Object ID
2010.1.16Description
The artist, Felix Virgous known as Harry, often depicted biblical scenes, like the one seen here of Jonah and the Whale. Image of the biblical scene, Jonah and the Whale. The artist first collaged newspaper on board and painted the scene on the newspaper. On the back of the board, "Jonah and the Big Fish" is written and the numbers "70", possibly indicating the date created.Artwork Details
Medium
Board, paint, PaperCollection
Southern Vernacular Art CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2010.1Source or Donor
Lou and Calynne HillAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Virgous, FelixRole
ArtistDate made
n.d.Dimensions
Height
16-1/2 inWidth
23-1/2 inInterpretative Labels
Label
Felix "Harry" Virgous (b.1948)
Felix Virgous, Jr., know as Harry, grew up and lived across the street from the prolific Vernacular artist, Joe Light. Inspired by Light's brightly decorated house and yard, Virgous decorated an old shed in his backyard with his collages, paintings, and carvings, and called it the "Harry Club". Most of his images are stories from the Bible, in which Virgous depicts flat figures using vibrant, saturated colors. Virgous was discovered by artist Lonnie Holley in 1987 and has shown his work around the country.Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
October 2, 2009