Applied Design, Blockprinted Textiles: Volume I, Surface Patterns

1937-1938

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)

Publisher

This is a photograph of a green fabric-covered binder. The binder features a solid green fabric cover and a label with text reading, "APPLIED DESIGN BLOCKPRINTED TEXTILES VOLUME I SURFACE PATTERNS AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE PREPARED BY MILWAUKEE WPA HANDICRAFT PROJECT." Additionally, there is a black cord tied into the binder.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of twelve color woodcuts in a green cloth-covered slipcase

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.72 × 36.2 × 2.86 cm (18 × 14 1/4 × 1 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.109.86.1-12

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an arrangement of dark blue diagonal lines and curves on a lighter beige background, forming an abstract pattern on a fabric square. The lines and curves intersect to create shapes resembling stylized birds in flight, with wing-like formations and curved beaks. These figures are tessellated and repeat consistently across the fabric, reflecting bird motifs commonly seen in textile designs.

Bird

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)

1937

This is a photograph of a patterned textile swatch. The swatch depicts a dark blue fabric with an intricate pattern featuring circular, ornate designs that repeat across the fabric in a grid-like arrangement. Each motif consists of a central circle containing a symmetric design bordered by outward-pointing triangular shapes. The fabric is mounted on a board with tape at the corners, and its edges are pinked. The repetition and symmetry of the motifs create a sense of balance and rhythm across the textile.

Star Motif

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)

1937

The image includes a series of squares with abstract patterns of lines depicting fish shapes. The fish are arranged in a tessellating pattern on alternating dark and light green backgrounds. The shapes resemble aquatic creatures with wavy lines suggesting scales and fins, creating a visually engaging pattern reminiscent of marine life wallpaper.

Fish

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)

1937

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eugene E. Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1938; Bob Stana and Tom Judy, Washington, D.C.; acquired 2019 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right cover interior in black ink: Eugene E. Myers / May 1938

Markings

printed upper right cover in green ink on applied paper: Applied Design / Blockprinted Textiles / Volume I / Surface Patterns / An Educational Service / Prepared by The / Milwaukee WPA / Handicarft Project; printed lower left cover interior in green ink on applied paper: This Portfolio Was / Made by / The / Milwaukee / Handicraft Project / Sponsored by Milwaukee / County and Milwaukee / State Teachers College / Wisconsin / WPA; stamped upper right cover interior in black ink: Eugene E. Myers

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