Teardrop Design

1937-1938

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century
Artist
Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)
Publisher
The image features a series of abstract patterns composed of teardrop-shaped swirls within rectangles, surrounded by small cross-like symbols on a teal background. The pattern includes alternating sections of maroon, golden brown, and cream hues that form horizontal bands, resembling a patchwork quilt. The swirls are bordered by wavy lines and dots that mimic the look of embroidered fabric.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color woodcut on cotton fabric

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.04 × 45.88 cm (10 1/4 × 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.143.1493.5

  • Portfolio Title

    Applied Design, Blockprinted Textiles: Volume IV, Border Designs

Associated Artworks

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The image features a pattern of curving lines and pointed shapes creating an abstract design. Stylized birds with elongated bodies and simplified wings are depicted within this composition. The birds are adorned with curvy, feather-like shapes and appear to be carrying thin branches, suggesting movement. Repetitive patterns of curved lines and oval shapes surround the birds, resembling leafy arches or floral vines. Undulating scalloped lines below the birds evoke a decorative border motif.

Doves with Olive Branches

Barbara Warren, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)
1937

Applied Design, Blockprinted Textiles: Volume IV, Border Designs

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)
1937
The image shows horizontal bands filled with repetitive shapes and lines, creating an abstract pattern. The top band features stylized red flowers with stem-like lines and dot patterns. Below, a linear sequence of abstract birds is uniformly arranged. Further down, red hearts with smaller white hearts inside create a rhythmic pattern. The bottom section repeats the red flowers interspersed with heart shapes.

Birds, Hearts, and Flowers

American 20th Century, Federal Art Project (Wisconsin)
1937

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eugene E. Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1938; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q77013570

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