Bedspread

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a figure on horseback within an oval frame adorned with floral motifs. The central figure is depicted riding a horse, holding a red flag and wearing a top hat and colorful clothing. The horse is outlined with simple, bold lines and stands on what appears to be a rocky or cobblestoned path. Surrounding the central oval frame are stylized, symmetrical floral designs with broad leaves and flower heads, rendered in bold primary colors and set against a striped background. The composition gives a sense of folk art with its simplified forms and repetitive patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14749


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535158

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