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A joyful pair of original paintings on stretched canvas, created by the same artist and signed and dated July 1972, …
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A joyful pair of original paintings on stretched canvas, created by the same artist and signed and dated July 1972, celebrating two beloved themes: firefighting and music.
The first canvas features a lively fire truck scene brought to life with whimsical bird firefighters and a spotted dog, rendered in bold reds, oranges, and yellows. With its playful energy and affectionate tone, this painting holds particular appeal for firefighters, fire service families, and fire truck enthusiasts, capturing the spirit of teamwork and heroism through a lighthearted folk-art lens.
The companion canvas depicts a cheerful marching band procession beneath a smiling sun, complete with floating musical notes and animated figures in cool blue-green tones. This piece speaks to music lovers, band members, and anyone drawn to rhythm and celebration, evoking the joy of performance and communal sound.
Both canvases are signed by the same artist, confirming they were conceived as a companion set. The reverse of one canvas bears a handwritten signature with a P.O. Box address in Lathrop, California, grounding the works in early-1970s regional California folk art.
Painted in a naïve, illustrative style reminiscent of vintage children’s book art and mid-century folk-modern painting, these canvases offer warmth, humor, and strong narrative charm. Each is stretched over a wood frame with visible side staples and retains its original expressive character.
Ideal for a firehouse office, music room, child’s room, playroom, creative studio, or eclectic interior
DETAILS
• Creator: Same artist, both signed
• Date: July 1972
• Origin: United States (California)
• Medium: Hand-painted on stretched canvas over wood frames
• Style: Folk Art / Folk-Modern / Naïve
• Condition: Good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with hand-painted canvases
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 1ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Orange
- Condition Notes
- Both canvases are in good vintage condition. Minor surface wear, light edge wear, and subtle handling marks are present, consistent … moreBoth canvases are in good vintage condition. Minor surface wear, light edge wear, and subtle handling marks are present, consistent with age and use. No major tears, holes, or structural damage observed. The canvases remain well-stretched over their original wood frames and display beautifully. Please review all photographs for close-up condition details. less
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