Portrait of Linda Kinnaman by John Polka

Painting

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Impressionistic oil painting, portrait of Linda Kinnaman

Name/Title

Portrait of Linda Kinnaman by John Polka

Entry/Object ID

2012.67.01

Description

Framed portrait of Linda Kinnaman by John Polka. Frontal head-and-shoulders rendering of a young woman with dark hair and a long neck.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Subject

Linda Kinnaman

Subject Person

Kinnaman, Linda B.

Context

Linda is the daughter of local artist Peggy Boyce.

Collection

Artworks

Cataloged By

Voss, Mary

Acquisition

Accession

2012.67

Source or Donor

Kontio, Loren

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

Polka, John 1930-2006

Lexicon

Search Terms

Painting, Painting by John Polka

Location

Shelf

AC bay 07

Room

Art Conservation Room

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Polka, John 1930-2006

Person or Organization

Kinnaman, Linda B.

Interpretative Labels

Label

John Polka c. 1930 - 2006 Portrait of Linda Kinnaman 1940 | watercolor on paper John Polka was born in the Midwest but studied art at the Prado in Madrid, the Julienne Academe in Paris, Michigan State University and the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota. This portrait of Linda Kinnaman, a daughter of Peggy Boyce, has a decidedly European flair in its broad strokes, elongated proportions and romantic atmosphere. During his 30 years in Saugatuck, Polka’s style grew bolder and more impressionistic. One of John Polka galleries was located at 125 Water Street (the building directly south of Marro’s) in Saugatuck. Collection: Saugatuck-Douglas History Center Gift of: Marsha and Loren Kontio Accession: 2012.67

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2012-11-26

Create Date

November 26, 2012

Update Date

October 2, 2025