John J. Synnott Paper Collage "Ancient City"
Item Details
A paper collage, titled Ancient City, by artist John J. Synnott. This work depicts an aerial view of a clustered cityscape teeming with various buildings, which are rendered with cut and affixed pieces of patterned paper. To the surface of multiple houses are scraped, linear marks to indicate texture. To the lower right corner of the composition is a handwritten artist signature. The collage on paper is presented under glass in a gold tone metal frame. To the verso is affixed hanging wire and a handwritten inscription attributing the artist, title and their preference in presenting this work.
Condition
- minor wear and scratches to frame; joints, glass and backing slightly detached from frame; backing contains water damage and is scuffed.
Dimensions
- measures frame; visible image measures: 25.50" W x 20.50" H.
Item #
17STA040-016