Chintz

1936

Marie Mitchell

Associated Names
Marie Mitchell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an intricate pattern featuring flowers and a stylized bird. The artwork displays a rich tapestry of ornate floral motifs in shades of red, pink, and yellow against a light brown background. The flowers are detailed with various textures and styles, including circular blossoms and elongated leaves wrapping gracefully around a central stylized bird figure. The painting combines natural and imaginative elements, creating an overall sense of embellishment and elegance. This is in the style of traditional textile or wallpaper design, reminiscent of 18th or 19th-century decorative arts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/4" long; 13" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.888


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Marie Mitchell 7/30/36

Wikidata ID

Q64595263

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