This 1941 postcard captures a graceful archway and walkway at the Ringling Art Museum in Sarasota, Florida, a quiet moment frozen in time from one of the state’s most elegant cultural landmarks. The arch, with its classic curves and Mediterranean detailing, frames a view of the lush courtyard beyond, where sculptures stand among trimmed hedges and sun-dappled paths. Built in the 1920s and gifted to the people of Florida by circus titan John Ringling, the museum was designed to echo the grandeur of Italian palazzos. By the early '40s, it was already a symbol of Sarasota’s rising reputation as an arts haven.
This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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