Stencilled Floor

c. 1938

Jerome Hoxie

Associated Names
Jerome Hoxie

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative floral design. The artwork features a horizontal composition with vibrant floral motifs set against a dark background. The top of the painting shows a row of stylized, symmetrical flowers in yellow, pink, and blue hues, each with intricate petal patterns and green leaves beneath them. Below the flowers, there is a decorative border with wave-like designs and spherical elements in a light teal color. The lower portion of the painting is dominated by an earthy reddish-brown color with visible brush strokes giving a textured appearance. The style is akin to traditional folk art, characterized by its symmetrical and repetitious nature, use of bold colors, and simple, stylized forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silkscreen on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 72.4 x 50.8 cm (28 1/2 x 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7708


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581638

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