Stencilled Wall

c. 1936

Ray Holden

Associated Names
Ray Holden

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing featuring geometric and floral motifs. It includes three distinct decorative patterns on a plain background. 

In the upper left corner, there is a circular motif with three red circles enclosed by green leaves. In the upper right corner, there is an intricate design with red heart shapes at the center, surrounded by green and red linear patterns extending outward in a star-like floral arrangement. At the bottom center, there is a horizontal band composed of alternating diagonal green and white segments, two smaller floral designs in green, and a green crescent shape with a red heart inside. The composition emphasizes symmetry and uses a balanced color palette of red and green with a simplistic aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.2 x 28 cm (13 7/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15962


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64620067

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