Wall Paper and Border

c. 1937

Sidney Liswood

Associated Names
Sidney Liswood

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of decorative wallpaper designs featuring patriotic symbols. The drawing consists of two vertical panels. The left panel displays an intricate design with intertwining red and blue ribbons, green foliage, and stars. The right panel features more explicit symbols of patriotism, including an eagle holding a branch, American flag motifs, and a shield with stars and stripes. The colors are primarily red, blue, and green, set against a tan background. The composition balances ornate decorative elements with symbolic imagery, likely intended for a civic or governmental space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.5 x 29 cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" repeat

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16039


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: S. LISWOOD

Wikidata ID

Q64631290

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