Name/Title
Picnic ChaosEntry/Object ID
1987.01.1330Description
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'.Collection
Works Progress Administration (WPA) CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Blodgett, WaltonRole
ArtistDate made
1935Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Bottom Right CornerTranscription
WBLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Pen and InkLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
9-5/8 inWidth
13-3/4 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
GoodOverall Condition
Good