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Free Hand Decorated Wall (Detail)

c. 1940

Michael Lauretano

Associated Names

Michael Lauretano

Artist, American, 1915 - 2008

The image displays delicate lines and curves creating an abstract pattern on a beige background. There are shapes resembling floral motifs with soft blue and pink accents suggesting petals and leaves. The arrangement gives the impression of a whimsical garden, with the design evoking vines and blossoms gracefully strewn across the artwork. The overall composition resembles an intricate textile or wallpaper with a nature-inspired theme.

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Artwork overview

Medium

silkscreen on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 55.7 x 76.2 cm (21 15/16 x 30 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.7782

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614601

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