Calico Printing Block

c. 1941

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

This is a painting of a decorative motif featuring floral and leaf designs. The artwork shows a detailed stone fragment intricately carved with curling leaves and stylized flowers in natural earthy tones. To the left of the stone fragment, a mirrored design is presented as a simple line drawing, displaying the patterns and shapes carved into the stone. Delicate lines and brown shades give a textured and three-dimensional quality to the painted fragment. The juxtaposition of the painted stone and the line-drawn design offers insight into the artistry and craftsmanship involved in creating such ornate motifs. This is in the style of William Morris.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.7 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/4" long; 1 1/4" thick; 3 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13345


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Geo. J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571402

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