Kite Flyers

Painting

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

In the image, five young boys energetically explore a sunlit hill, their dog eagerly leading the way, as they enjoy a day of adventure under a vibrant, cloud-filled sky. The boys are captured in a scene of lighthearted camaraderie amidst nature, embodying youthful exuberance and freedom.

In the image, five young boys energetically explore a sunlit hill, their dog eagerly leading the way, as they enjoy a day of adventure under a vibrant, cloud-filled sky. The boys are captured in a scene of lighthearted camaraderie amidst nature, embodying youthful exuberance and freedom.

Name/Title

Kite Flyers

Entry/Object ID

1926.1.1

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Category

On-Display at Calvin University, Animals, Landscape, People, Plants and Nature

Made/Created

Artist

Mathias Alten

Date made

1917

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

33-1/4 in

Width

44-1/2 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

39-3/8 in

Width

50-1/2 in

Exhibitions

Prince Conference Center, President's Dining Room - October 2002 - March 2004
90 Years of Collecting - September 4–October 20, 2012 Center Art Gallery
Permanent Collection – August 1, 2013 – May 30, 2014
Permanent Collection September 2, 2014 - May, 2015 Center Art Gallery
Permanent Collection exhibition - September 1, 2015 - May 2016 Center Art Gallery
Mathias Alten Through the Seasons - October 21 - December 20, 2016 Center Art Gallery
Spaan and PC - February 15 - April 8, 2022