Hand Painted Wall c. 1939

"Hand Painted Wall" is a c. 1939 painting by Polish-American artist Martin Partyka (1855-1995). This stylized floral design features a vase of flowers rendered in shades of green and a vibrant palette of pink, black, and white against a warm beige background. The stylized design, particularly the elongated stems and elongated leaves, give the piece a sense of Art Deco influence, while the overall composition and placement of the flowers evokes a sense of 1930s wallpaper design.