Reading Tree

Painting

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Reading Tree

Entry/Object ID

2021.76.09

Description

Painting of a girl reading a book under a tree. A kangaroo and her joey, a bear with glasses, a zebra and a giraffe, also reading, emerge from the top of the magical tree. A fantastic landscape with leaping fish, a pirate ship, waterfall, mountains and a bright orange sun fill the background. According to Mr. Kutzel, the painting was removed from the back of a book case.

Type of Painting

Panel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.76

Acquisition Method

Donation

Notes

Mr. Kutzel purchased the painting from the Carey estate.

Made/Created

Artist

Carey, Rob 1928-2019

Dimensions

Height

25 in

Width

31 in

Location

Shelf

AC bay 15

Room

Art Conservation Room

Create Date

November 11, 2021

Update Date

September 11, 2024