Name/Title
4th of July Fireworks, SaugatuckEntry/Object ID
2018.13.17Description
Abstract acrylic painting with monochromatic figures in foreground and loose brushwork depicting fireworks flashing in the night sky in upper part of painting.Type of Painting
PanelCollection
ArtworksCataloged By
Gollannek, Eric 1975-Acquisition
Accession
2018.13Source or Donor
Carls, KenAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Notes
Technique: Acrylic PaintLexicon
Search Terms
Fireworks, 4th of July, Festival, SaugatuckLocation
Shelf
AC bay 22 small worksRoom
Art Conservation RoomCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Scott, Richard H.Interpretative Labels
Label
From “Keeping an Eye on History” at the OSH 2018
4th of July Fireworks
Richard H. Scott
acrylic on panel, no date
the story | With its long history as a summer resort town, mid-summer is marked by 4th of July festivities, culminating in a fireworks display, set off from a barge in the middle of Lake Kalamazoo. The reflected aerial display is a fitting highlight to the annual holiday celebration. Jim Schmiechen comments, “I absolutely loved this painting at first sight. Richard has captured a universal American experience that defines 4th of July.”
the art | Scott’s colors and textures capture the scale and merriment of spectators from their vantage points in boats and all along the shore.
the artist | Richard H. Scott taught at American military schools in England and retired to Douglas before his death about 10 years ago.
SDHC Collection, gift of Kenneth R. Carls and James A. Schmiechen
Accession number 2018.13.17Create Date
June 13, 2018Update Date
September 2, 2024