Hand Painted Wall (Detail) c. 1939

"Hand Painted Wall (Detail)" (c. 1939) by Martin Partyka (1855-1995) is a detail from a larger wall painting. The artwork depicts a stylized floral motif with a prominent central stem, red and pink flowers, and green leaves, framed by decorative elements and stylized columns. The use of black and white outlines with washes of red and pink is characteristic of folk art and highlights the simplified and decorative nature of the design. The artwork is a testament to the enduring appeal of floral motifs and a valuable example of early 20th-century folk art.