Wall Stencil

c. 1936

Ray Holden

Associated Names
Ray Holden

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an interior wall with a decorative fireplace. The wall is ornately painted with palm trees, geometric shapes, green and gold motifs, and intricate dot work. The fireplace has a brick interior and a blue surround. The top of the wall has an arch-like border with palm tree elements and geometric designs. The overall composition is balanced, combining nature-inspired elements with structured, symmetrical designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.3 x 67.3 cm (19 x 26 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15980

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: .RJH.

Wikidata ID

Q64620069

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