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Image Credit:
Carmela, 1922
John Hubbard Rich (American, 1876-1954)
Gouche on paper, 12 ½ x 10 in.
F7725
Martha C. Stevens Memorial Art Collection

Turning to art as a form of remedy, he often took inspiration from his surrounding environment. Here we see how he imbues life and vitality into the bare snowscape through painterly brushwork, warm pops of color, and figures thoughtfully arranged the foreground.
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Sawos bowls are traditionally shaped by women and carved by men, these bowls are everyday dining vessels turned art — often stored upside down to showcase their vibrant, striking designs.
See bowls just like this one on display in Bowers Museum’s Art of the Pacific Islands gallery.
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Painted during Sheets’ travels as an arts ambassador, the work reflects both his curiosity for the world and his gift for capturing human emotion.
Perfect for Halloween, don’t you think? 👻🕯️

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