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Eglomise Or Reverse Painting, 'archangel Michael Battles The Devil'
Eglomise Or Reverse Painting, 'archangel Michael Battles The Devil'

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European ➔ Eglomise Or Reverse Painting, 'archangel Michael Battles The Devil'

Identifier:
2001.85.14
Description:
Reverse Painting on glass depicting the winged Archangel Michael brandishing a sword and scale, trampling the devil beneath his feet. Framed with brown wood frame.;This painting is an example of an artistic style and religious beliefs of Poland. It is significant to the Museum because it demonstrates what was important for one Grand Rapids emmigrant from Poland to purchase upon a return trip as a remembrance of her home country.;Purchased in Poland and brought to Grand Rapids by Wilma Bushewicz after she immigrated to America in 1962.;1) Paper label on back in Polish, 'CEPELIA/ Regionaline Biuro Sprzedazy/ Krakow, Rynek Gl. 7/ Punkt Skupu w Nowym Targu/ Dostawca: H. INGLOT/ Nazwa towaru: MALUHANE RZVKO/ Symbol: KN 20-238-66/ Data zakupu: V 67/ Cena Detal: 95 ZL.' |
Date:
May 1967
Materials:
Eglomise (reverse Painting On Glass), Glass, Paint, Wood
Dimensions:
11.5" h 5.6" w 0.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Robert And Wilma Bushewicz
Related Entities:
H Inlgot (creator) Robert Bushewicz (donor)
Robert C. Bushewicz was born in Michigan on July 9th, 1917. He served in World War I in the Pacific Theatre and was a member of the Polish Heritage Society, the American Legion Post 356, and the Grand Valley Artist Association. He worked at the Grand Rapids Public Museum as the Museum Artist and Chief Preparator of Exhibits from 1961 until his retirement in 1980. Bushewicz passed away on June 21st, 2008, and was buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.