Description: VINTAGE ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL Artwork by JOHN KELLY 1948 from dinner menu 10"x 14" "Lei Maker" Sunday, September 5th, 1948 Perfect for framing. See photos for condition John Melville Kelly (1878-1962) went to Hawaii in 1923. He and his wife decided to stay after developing a strong connection to the islands. Kelly played a key role in creating the idyllic image of Hawaii prevalent in the 1930s and 1940s. In his work, he used people he knew as models and captured romanticized island lifestyles. His art is testimony to his deep appreciation to the culture and people of Hawaii from the 1930s through the 1950s. If you think you've seen this artwork before that's because it's been replicated and sold by many companys. It's a well known artwork that represents Hawaiian culture. He is also known for his menu covers, commissioned by the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in the early days of tourism in the Territory such as the one being offered for sale. His works are in the collections of the National Galleries, the Fogg Museum, the New York Public Library, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, the Hawaii State Art Museum and others. .
Price: 89.99 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-12-24T19:46:42.000Z
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Culture: Hawaiian
