Decorative Panel from Rail Car Interior c. 1936

Wellington Blewett's "Decorative Panel from Rail Car Interior" is a real charmer with its warm, wood-grain backdrop, crafted with what looks like paint on board. Imagine Blewett, sleeves rolled up, carefully tracing those delicate vines and leaves. There’s something so satisfying about that simple palette—the pop of cherry red against the forest green, all neatly framed. The ribbon on the right has a lovely touch of playfulness to it, don't you think? You can see echoes of folk art, but with a touch of industrial design. And it’s a reminder that painting isn’t just about high art, it’s also about bringing beauty into the everyday, even onto a train! I like to think about the conversations and connections that sparked across time, as one artist inspires another, one era shaping the next. Blewett’s design feels like a part of this ongoing dialogue, a little whisper of beauty amid the rush of modern life.