Name/Title
The Midget BarEntry/Object ID
2016.06.0035Description
Acrylic wood carving on cedar wood by George Mario Garcia depicting the Midget Bar in Key West, circa 1942. Written on the verso by the artist, 'The Midget Bar, on the corner of the Greene & Simonton Streets, was a favorite watering hole of fishermen, sailors & prostitues [sic]. During the morning hours, when closed, it became a resting & refueling station for the various local winos.'Type of Sculpture
ReliefArtwork Details
Medium
Wood, AcrylicSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Garcia, George MarioRole
ArtistDate made
1987Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower Right CornerTranscription
Geo. GarciaLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
IntaglioNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
22-1/2 inWidth
27-3/4 inDepth
1-1/2 inDimension Notes
Artwork is framed with the same piece of cedar the artwork is created from.Condition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very Good
