Wall Paper

c. 1936

Alfonso Umana

Associated Names
Alfonso Umana

Artist, American, born Colombia, 1908 - 1994

This is a painting of a decorative border design. The image features a rectangular band with intricate patterns and motifs. The central part of the band has a green background adorned with a repeating motif of white leaves and small rose-like flowers with thin black outlines, connected by a vine-like element. Above this, a red band with a yellow Greek key pattern sits. Below the green band is a thin yellow line followed by a black stripe that further defines the border. The painting suggests a classical or ornamental aesthetic. The signature in the bottom right corner suggests the artist's credit.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16019


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Umana

Wikidata ID

Q64534249

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