Rug or Wall Hanging

c. 1937

Isabelle De Strange

Associated Names
Isabelle De Strange

Artist, American, c. 1909 - 1995

This is a drawing of a decorative scene featuring a red house surrounded by whimsical elements such as large floral patterns, birds, a silhouetted dress, a swan, and other animals. The composition is bordered by a pattern of hearts and stars. The style is reminiscent of folk art with a flat perspective and vibrant colors, primarily reds, greens, and browns contrasted against a light background. The drawing conveys a quaint and domestic atmosphere through its symmetrical and stylized depiction of nature and home.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 30.4 cm (8 15/16 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.176


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: drawn by I. De Strange.

Wikidata ID

Q64575023

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