Gerald Transpota
Versatile engraver, muralist, and designer
Gerald Transpota won both gold and silver medals at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and Art Show 1921-1925 for posters. Transpota was a muralist for Universal and Warner Brothers studios in the 1940's. The artist was a master stone engraver of coins and paper money for the National Printing and Engraving Office. He was also a noted label designer for wineries, breweries and the Fruit Growers Association.
Artworks by this artist
- Altar Tabernacle c. 1940
- Earthenware Ale Bottle c. 1937
- Cigar Store Indian. c. 1939
- Technique Demonstration 1935-1942
- Spur 6 c. 1936
- Color Notes on Iron 1935-1942
- Hand-carved Armchair c. 1937
- Spur 2 1935-1942
- Bit 1935-1942
- Spur c. 1939
- Spur 3 c. 1936
- Wooden Stirrup c. 1936
- Mortar and Pestle c. 1937
- Spur 2 c. 1936
- Spur 7 c. 1936
- Rawhide Chest, with Lock (Inside View) 1937
- Spur c. 1938
- Nutcracker – Dog Tray c. 1940
- Wrought Iron Bit c. 1937
- Bit c. 1940