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BALLOON SCENE

Creator(s): Jack Hofflander (Painter)

On view in: Ladies Powder Room


About this object

Scene shows six hot air balloons flying over hilly landscape. The small figures in the gondolas are in 19th century costume. There is a blue sky with white clouds, and rolling hills and fields in the distance. Below are pine trees, and other flora and fauna. The balloons are decorated in bright colors and designs, inlcuding large flowers, swags, stripes and checkered designs.

Object name:
BALLOON SCENE
Made from:
Gouache on paper
Made in:
GERMANY
Date made:
ca. 1950
Size:
12.7 x 17.8 cm (5 x 7 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
52.17
Class:
WATERCOLOR
Signature marks:
SIGNATURE lower right: Hofflander
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973