Stencilled Floor

c. 1938

Edward DiGennero

Associated Names
Edward DiGennero

Artist, American, 1895 - 1978

The image features a square composition with bold, defined shapes and lines creating an abstract pattern. There are colorful shapes resembling flowers with petals in yellow, blue, and purple, and green leaves. Surrounding the floral shapes are repeated chevron lines in pink framing the design. On the left side, there is a contrasting section with reddish-brown and green leaf-like shapes, along with scattered teal dots. The use of vibrant colors and stylized forms gives the image a decorative appearance reminiscent of textile or wallpaper design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 71 x 54.6 cm (27 15/16 x 21 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10338


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64557139

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