Object Details
Artist
August Casciano, born Providence, RI 1910-died Providence, RI 1993
Luce Center Label
The wood and brick houses in Blue Monday look as if they could have been any of the houses in August Casciano's hometown of Providence, Rhode Island. The day's wash hangs on clotheslines outside both houses and the basement door of the house on the right is slightly ajar. Despite this evidence of human life, the houses look as though they could be deserted, creating a ghostly feeling that permeates the painting.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from General Services Administration
Date
1937
Object number
1971.447.17
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
28 x 30 1/8 in. (71.2 x 76.4 cm)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Painting and Sculpture
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 39A
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
New Deal\Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project\Rhode Island
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1971.447.17