4th of July Fireworks, Saugatuck
Painting
Abstract acrylic painting with monochromatic figures in foreground and loose brushwork depicting fireworks flashing in the night sky in upper part of painting.
2018.13.17
Panel
Acrylic
Artworks
Scott, Richard H.
Technique: Acrylic Paint
Fireworks
4th of July
Festival
Saugatuck
15 in
15 in
AC bay 22 small works
Art Conservation Room
Excellent
Scott, Richard H.
From “Keeping an Eye on History” at the OSH 2018 4th of July Fireworks Richard H. Scott acrylic on panel, no date the story | With its long history as a summer resort town, mid-summer is marked by 4th of July festivities, culminating in a fireworks display, set off from a barge in the middle of Lake Kalamazoo. The reflected aerial display is a fitting highlight to the annual holiday celebration. Jim Schmiechen comments, “I absolutely loved this painting at first sight. Richard has captured a universal American experience that defines 4th of July.” the art | Scott’s colors and textures capture the scale and merriment of spectators from their vantage points in boats and all along the shore. the artist | Richard H. Scott taught at American military schools in England and retired to Douglas before his death about 10 years ago. SDHC Collection, gift of Kenneth R. Carls and James A. Schmiechen Accession number 2018.13.17