Stencilled Wall

c. 1936

Ray Holden

Associated Names
Ray Holden

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This image is a painting of a floral pattern design. It features a rectangular section outlined by decorative borders. Within the borders, three stylized floral motifs are scattered across the open space. Each flower arrangement consists of abstract, colorful petals and leaves in shades of pink and green. At the top, there is an additional border with a repeating leaf pattern interspersed with stylized arches, resembling a design draft possibly for a textile or wallpaper, in the style of a decorative arts pattern from the early 20th century.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 27.7 cm (13 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15951


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64620056

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