MAYNARD DIXON BAUBLE MURAL Defunct BOHEMIAN COPPA's CAFE SAN FRANCISCO c 1905

Description: The San Francisco restaurant “Coppa’s” became legendary in the early 20th century as a gathering spot for “bohemian artists” and “writers”, especially after they decorated its walls with curious and intriguing murals. Though the murals remained in existence for scarcely a year, because of the devastating fires that followed the earthquake of 1906, they have been forever tied to the restaurant’s mystique. The murals were drawn in chalk crayon by artists who frequented the restaurant on Montgomery Street. Legend has it that proprietor Giuseppe “Joseph” Coppa papered his walls a hideous red that offended their esthetic sensibilities, impelling them to mask it with their humorous, nonsensical drawings. An alternative explanation is that Copa asked the artists to draw on the walls and that he chose red as a good backdrop. Coppa himself was a painter. restaurant-ingthroughhistory Maynard Dixon was an American artist. He was known for his paintings, and his body of work that focused on the American West. Dixon moved to San Francisco in 1893 and studied with Arthur Mathews at the “California School of Design”, which is now the “San Francisco Art Institute”. He exhibited at the “California Society of Artists, the Bohemian Club”, and the “San Francisco Art Association” among others. It is also known for the “Bauble” which adorned a wall at Coppa’s. “The Bauble” was on Coppa’s walls and is also on this uncredited postcard. The card, which had to be published before 1906, is in good condition except for some surface damage on the lower right corner and minor edge wear. The image and reverse are clean and clear. The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections.Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart Fair - Piece is intact, excess soil, staining and creasesGood - Corners may be noticeably rounded with slight bends or creases.Very Good - Corners may be blunted or rounded. Excellent - Like near mint in appearance but may have been used postally. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME..... Thanks for your interest

Price: 59.99 USD

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

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