Free Hand Decorated Wall

c. 1940

Michael Lauretano

Associated Names
Michael Lauretano

Artist, American, 1915 - 2008

This image depicts various decorative elements such as floral patterns and symbolic figures. It features a stylized bird at the top with the words "Federal Union" and a ring of stars. The bird is holding a branch in its beak and a bundle of arrows in its talons. Below, a stag stands amidst soft grass lines. The background is a muted beige, contrasting with the black, white, and red tones of the flowers and leaves. The composition conveys symmetry and balance, resembling traditional wallpaper designs. The style is reminiscent of folk or naive art, known for bold outlines and decorative simplicity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 67.6 x 52.8 cm (26 5/8 x 20 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15982


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 185, no. 367.

Wikidata ID

Q64614609

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