Picnic Chaos

Name/Title

Picnic Chaos

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.1330

Description

Watercolor by Walton Blodgett produced during the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Key West depicting a family picnic scene. A large man carrying a crying baby, an umbrella and a picnic basket. Two other children are trying to climb his legs. A woman is next to him pulling a little boy who is pushing a little girl. In the back is a park ranger yelling at the family and pointing at a sign that reads 'Keep Out'.

Artwork Details

Medium

Watercolor

Collection

Works Progress Administration (WPA) Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Blodgett, Walton

Role

Artist

Date made

1935

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Bottom Right Corner

Transcription

WB

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen and Ink

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

9-5/8 in

Width

13-3/4 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good

Overall Condition

Good