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Wall Paper

c. 1937

Paul Farkas

Associated Names

Paul Farkas

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a floral wallpaper design. The image shows a repeating pattern of purple and pink flowers against a beige background. The design features stylized vines, leafy details, and clusters of flowers embedded within a subtle geometric pattern of loops and interlocking shapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.4 x 22.8 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16006

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Hager

Wikidata ID

Q64618941

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