Printed Textile

c. 1939

Sylvia Dezon

Associated Names
Sylvia Dezon

Artist, American, 1906 - 1970

This is a painting of a stylized floral and bird pattern on fabric. The image shows an intricate design composed of red tones on a light background, featuring detailed motifs of exotic birds amidst large flowers and foliage. Elegant curvilinear lines create a flowing, natural landscape with birds perched and standing amongst the flora. The texture and style evoke a historical textile design, with ornamental repetition and symmetry that is decorative and suggestive of classical influences. This is in the style of William Morris.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.9 x 39 cm (17 11/16 x 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.917


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64632929

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