Foliage Motif

1937-1938

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)

Publisher

The image features vertical abstract shapes forming repetitive patterns on a deep red background. The shapes include elongated, symmetrical fronds with parallel lines and a stylized fern with horizontal segments on a vertical line. The patterns suggest a representation of trees or plants, with alternating fern-like and palm-like designs, creating a stylized forest scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color woodcut on red cotton fabric

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35.56 × 37.15 cm (14 × 14 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.143.1505.9

Associated Artworks

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The image shows the full bodies of a man and a woman standing next to each other. The man is on the left, his right arm resting on the woman's shoulder. The woman faces slightly towards the man, holding his arm with both hands. The man has dark hair with a red feather accent and wears a colorful outfit. The woman has long black hair under a blue hat with a red feather and wears a traditional-style dress. There is no jewelry or objects visible on either figure. The background has a simple pattern of blue and red shapes on a neutral ground.

Man and Woman

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)

1937

Applied Design, Blockprinted Textiles: Volume VI, Supplement

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)

1937

This is a painting of a figure running alongside a spider. The composition features a figure depicted in a whimsical, illustrative style. The figure wears a red and black checkered top with long sleeves and a green skirt adorned with dots. The hair is golden and depicted with bold, wavy lines. An exaggerated spider figure is also present, characterized by large eyes and minimalistic legs. Small flower motifs scatter throughout the background. The art utilizes flat colors and simple shapes, reminiscent of mid-20th-century children's book illustrations.

Little Miss Muffet

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)

1937

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eugene E. Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1938; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Markings

stamped upper left support in black ink: Eugene E. Myers / 518 Cottonwood Street / Grand Forks, N. D.; stamped lower center verso support in blue ink: WPA / Handicraft / Project / #7040 / Milwaukee / Wisconsin / Sponsored By / Milwaukee / County And / Milwaukee / State Teachers / College

Wikidata ID

Q77013622

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