Wall Decoration, on Adobe Ranch House

c. 1939

Frank C. Barks

Associated Names
Frank C. Barks

Artist, American, 1873 - 1954

This is a painting of a decorative pattern design. It features a vertically oriented rectangular section in the center of the canvas, divided into distinct segments with different geometric motifs. The upper portion showcases an intricate, repeating pattern of diamond shapes, each containing a floral design in a warm gold hue. Below this, a border separates the top section from a grid pattern of larger square tiles, each with a three-dimensional effect created by shading. The color palette consists of varying shades of ochre, brown, and soft gold. This is in the style of William Morris.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12"x12"approx.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5994


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANK C. BARKS

Wikidata ID

Q64569818

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