Description: The Telemarketers is a Vintage 1950s Gouache Painting by well known local artist Elma Swails in Sunnyvale, CAElma Swails was born in 1909 she was the youngest of five sisters. She had a varied life settling down to raise Pomeranians in the Sunnyvale area. She founded the Sunnyvale Arts and Crafts Society which still brings art to local children to this day. Gouache is a type of water color paint that is opaque and has a higher pigment load than traditional watercolor paints. After painting a scene, Elma would let the painting dry then she would wash it with india ink which turned everything that was not already painted a rich black color. She incorporates humor in her paintings and often a rich irony. Her Gouache paintings haven't seen the light of day in more than 75 years Please inquire for more information. Humor Framed Condition is Used-excellent Shipped with USPS standard.
Price: 86 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-10-27T16:30:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 36.61 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Elma Swails
Size: Medium (up to 36 in wide)
Signed: Yes
Material: Paper
Item Length: 20.5
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Framed
Subject: Cartoons & Caricatures, Community Life, Humor, Ladies
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1955
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 16.5
Theme: Art
Style: Americana, Cartoon, Figurative Art, Folk Art, Illustration Art, Vintage
Production Technique: Gouache Painting
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1950-1959