Artwork Details
44 x 35 in. (canvas) 52-3/4 x 44 in. (framed)
Accession NumberPurchased with funds from Mrs. John M. Judah, Newton Booth Tarkington, Clarence Wulsin, Stoughton Fletcher, an Anonymous Donor, and the John Herron Fund
CopyrightAmerican Painting and Sculpture 1800-1945
Color PaletteThe elusive qualities of sunshine and breezes are captured in Calypso’s flowing classical garb, the billowy clouds and brilliantly colored flowers.
In Greek mythology Calypso was the sea nymph who saved Odysseus from a shipwreck.
Hitchcock worked in Holland and became one of America’s leading expatriate painters.
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
George Hitchock: Oil Paintings
John Herron Art Institute and Museum
January 27, 1911 - February 12, 1911
Long Term Loan to Spink Wawasee Hotel
Spink-Wawasee Hotel Corporation
May 6, 1932 - Date Unknown
Long Term Loan to Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis Public Schools
February 1, 1944 - Date Unknown
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